My Name Is Poetry

Hi my name is poetry Not the toughest guy on the street I am full of mindful phrases Not the genre you rush to meet My words are thought provoking Of metaphors and rhyme You could grow to like me If you only had the time I can bring new meaning To any subject that you please A self help journal of discovery To make you feel at ease I am the lyrical entertainer With each stanza that I write Prompting broad emotions That are hidden in plain sight Are you a poetry lover? Would this genre be your choice Listening to personal reflections Expressed through another's voice Trying to find in poetry A beautiful work of art? Whilst staring in the distance Agonising over a prompt to start Breaking down the barriers Saying goodbye to faceless rhymes Learning from the classics And update to modern times Identify the subject matter A clear message you can portray Turning your undeveloped thoughts Into a masterpiece one day Let poetry be your compass To steer you on your way Bringing culture to the masses In your own individual way