What Is Poetry

Poetry is a mystery How do you take form poetry? What gives you shape? How do you express yourself? Poetry is a gift Doesn't need to be wrapped Nor placed in an envelope For your words are rich Richer than the treasures of the world. Poetry is bliss Expressing one's soul Always in a state of Nirvana Soothing the heart with joy. Poetry is healing A form of recovery That helps us get over Life's troubles and woes. Poetry is limitless For it has many forms It's born everyday From the writers That give it life.