Poetry Purpose

A poet writes to share a secret depth Of feelings within their soulful breast. They write to grasp onto immortality, To be remembered beyond their death. 8-16-19 ARBITRIUM DIVISA Contest Sponsor Gregory Barden Taken from my poem titled "A Poet's Gift A Poet's Gift A poet writes to share a secret depth  of feeling within their soulful breast. They write to grasp onto immortality, To be remembered beyond their death. A poet shares emotions inked upon the Page that cannot verbally be conveyed. They dwell in a world of dreams, of dark And light, of imagination, of metaphors, Where heartbreak heaves and love believes. Poets dwell where nature inspires, and Longing desires may elevate or decimate. They feel compelled to write day or night From their innate state of expressiveness. Music, dance, and art entwined, are all a part Of creating that sonnet, free verse or rhyme Which may capture hearts in belaboured sigh, Cause tears to well, the heart to swell, joy to Bloom, cause lovers to swoon in blissful reverie. Poetry...the greatest gift a poet yearns to share With sensitivity, with naked open heart laid bare. 7-23-19