Poetless In Milwaukee

Milwaukee the City of Festivals A festival for every season Known for beer and cheeses Cheese curds squeak as beer foams. Old architecture are reborn Modernized for this era Museums within and near the lake To arts and performances In theaters across the city. Yet with what Milwaukee has There seems to be something missing Where are the mystical words That reside this urban jungle? Where are the poets That breath life into poems? Where are meetups and events For writers to share thoughts To hear a poet's inspiration? I can't seem to find Even a poetry reading Not even for the afternoon Exclusive to the night As a nocturnal bat taking flight. Is there no love For a literary art? That goes unappreciated In this little metropolis? Why must poetry be a bug To be brushed under the rug As the other arts get glory Why must poetry go unloved? Let us bring awareness To poetry for Milwaukee Bring more events to honor The literary art during April Its most treasured holiday month Dedicated to the beauty of poetry. Dedicate a festival for literature Poets across the country to come To share their wisdom and art Inspire new poets with its beauty. It's time poetry deserved the spotlight Rise like a phoenix from the ashes To fly across the majestic sky Above the City of Festivals Fly sweet poetic phoenix Let your presence be known.