On Writing Poetry

A poem must stir our emotions, Like the storms churning in the oceans Like the fiery lava flowing downhill, And just not be any run-of-the-mill. It must tug firm at the reader's heart And grip him good from the start, Let him not idle, purr or whimper But gulp it down hook, line and sinker! However you may rough-hew the lines, Or trip over the dreaded syllables mines, Matters not if it's an epigram or a sonnet-- Did it make someone smile, cry or fret? Life's best and happiest of times are written in verses and rhymes, Poetry unravels the mysteries of the mind and helps the weary soul to unwind! ~Theme #4 Poetry contest by SKAT A "A Poet's Worth" contest by FJ Thomas