ONLY WORDS

ONLY WORDS Should poetic works be for general consumption Is superficial readership the goal, and if so, why Or aimed at those who as specialists, self-identify Perhaps have in mind, those with some gumption With words flowing well, it still takes some time When following a pattern that’s hard to construct In most verses, metaphors can be cleverly tucked Most will accept the impact of meter and rhyme Should it provide insight or just a pleasant sound Words can describe the everyday or even fantasy Or the beauty of nature when taking time to see Yet success is when a meeting of minds is found There are those who think in just two dimensions And words at one level, can offer entertainment But with a deeper resonance, makes a statement When understood, can realise a poet’s intentions When conjuring some vivid description of a scene Magic can sometimes offer more than just reality Looking behind the obvious, can focus on duality What it can be, now is, or in the past, has been