About the Poem
This poem was actually written by my son, James Gaspard, my daughter, Jeannette Gaspard and myself as a joint effort. It will be the opening poem for a book of poetry we are calling "A Family Affair". Funny thing is, none of us can even tell who wrote which lines anymore...
We would all be lost without poetry. It speaks to us, it speaks for us, it heals us and makes us whole.
Poetry Is… |
| by Beth Hammontree |
| Poetry is a window to the soul, Transcends time and place, Transforms the mundane and everyday Into the mystical and enchanting. Poetry invites intimacy, It brings us together. Poetry is art. Poetry is life. It is a gift that sits dormant In the soul of everyone, Waiting to be awakened. Poetry is a way To lose yourself to creativity. Poetry paints a thousand pictures Or is painted by them. Poetry is breath. Without it we are struck dumb, Flailing in uncertainty, Helpless to express our deepest emotions Without losing control of them. Poetry is thought, Crystallized Set in lines of ink That blur before Tear-filled eyes. Poetry is the only magic left. |
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