Presenting Poetry
A poem is a presentation
of words to create an image
or render a valued thought.
A poem can be read silently,
it can be heard dramatically
or musically- by an audience.
It is edited and rehearsed-
as a theatrical mini-drama
to entertain or advise- which
the poet masterly directs.
Therefore, poetry is theater.
Theater presents happy, sad-
the good or the bad-
the wrongs and rights-
layered with opinions.
The poet and a cast of words,
often present them all.
This- is the poet's duty.
This is the poet's purpose,
and- this is the poet's joy!
October 8, 2020
~1st Place~
Contest: Hm's And Na's October 2020
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance
Judged: 11/06/2021
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