Essence of Poetry

Poetry does not kill hunger
but quenches thirst of the spirit
does not cure suffering
but it perfumes pain
doesn't taste like meat
but it tastes like beauty....
Is like chewing ethereal scents
feed on love...!
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January 11, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Hello Alakas, oh so this is the essence of poetry. Lovely. Salute my dear friend./Darlene
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