Poetry, Elusive, Mystery

Poetry. Elusive. Mystery.
Struggling to form a steady flow 
Created by feelers in the know.

Splendid wordsmith, do you see?
It is up to us, my prolific friend
To ensure this art form will never end

Missives seldom understood completely
At a feeling level, relate with a zing.
Straight as a pin into your heart string.

Poetry, old friend, elusive. Mystery.
Within your power forgotten emotions hide
The creator forms a bond with the reader that ties deep inside

Prolific word player, oh, don’t you see?
You have no control, deniability or choice?
As did not Coleridge, Shakespeare, Poe or Joyce

Poetry calls to our souls, makes us happy, you see
Our best friend is within, a romantic muse
She takes care of our needs, obliterates confuse

Splendid wordsmith, do you see?
The plethora of words that form in front of thee?
They dance, laugh and shriek, uninhibited, joyfully
We let them have the reins, enthusiastically
Recognizing the primal need for poetry
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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July 3, 2018 at 11:44 PM
Hi Caren.. Back from a party and wide awake. Need me a few funny, mysterious, interesting, or mellow writes to settle me into a restful state. So glad I came across your poem tonight.. just what I needed!
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July 4, 2018 at 8:57 AM
Thank you Lyric Man. I hope the party was everything you expected, and more!
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