Poetry to me

Is not an exhibition of erudition,
Nor a demonstration of tradition,
But a chance to play;
With words and phrases in a way,
That gives their sum a greater meaning,
Than they alone might be seeming,
And offers the reader a fresher view,
Of something that they thought they knew.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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