Poetry's Role
Poetry’s duty can’t be detached from poet’s heart*
who governs direction of muse at the very start.
Thus, a poet is challenged to be responsible
cognizant of task as influentially noble.
Since writing endeavours do create varied impact
poets are called to blend well with prudence --- tact and fact.
Having communication as foremost role
poetry seeks to engage with every reader’s soul.
As to subjects’ choice, whether in verse or rhyming voice
what matters most is truth’s sincere poise midst protest’s noise.
Buttressed upon such perspective, I present my view
governed by freedom of authors on what’s to construe.
To write about beauty, inspired by nature’s bounty
yields poetry that magnifies artistry of sovereignty.
Meanwhile, advocacy on justice and peace concerns
are declared by poets, along what Mother Earth yearns.
For all grim realities never to be denied
their poetical exposure is not set aside.
Hence, human nature --- featuring flaws, sins, selfishness
pervades in literature pages affirming our weakness.
With love prevailing, and care’s endearment reigning
poetry offers hope upon fervent faith shining.
Concluding my poet’s assignment for this moment
I’m grateful to God for His enabling bestowment.
*Psalm 45:1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
October 16, 2020
Copyright © Beata Agustin | Year Posted 2020
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