Poets
Why do poets take such pains to
create something so hard to understand?
Do they purposely try to cover deep truths
with big words and fancy phrases?
Why not just say what they want us to know
and be done with it?
But wait, you say?
Take some time
to just sit with a poem……..
just sit
and think………
and allow the poem to seep in
through locked pores
and closed heart.
Perhaps a softening
around the tough edges
of your psyche;
A word or two
opening a space in the deep places of your soul.
But be careful
Lest a door fly open
shattering closely held opinions
Exploding the chaos and clutter of your life.
And in the rubble left behind……..
the quiet and dark……..
A small light
Introducing you to yourself.
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