The Therapeutic Power Of Poetry

My experience of a living power
that poetry brings to a wounded soul
having faced much stress and anxiety
due to my stammer which left a gaping hole

When I was encouraged to write poetry
some 20 years ago it brought release
especially letting out my emotions within
my inward thoughts found real peace

This was great therapy for me
at least finding a wat to speak
to explain my inner feelings at last
so that one's life is not at all bleak

Poetry is a great outlet that's for sure
to write with freedom via your pen
opening up one's mind to words
joining letters in a way that's future

Therapy is a power that's active
learn well what it can bring
poetically stirring raising you up
awaken one towards a certain zing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Radice Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Flows lovely Gordon. This shows the true power of poetry. All the best to you and yours north of the border. Cheers - Gary
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January 15, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Thanks Gary, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it showing you the true power of poetry. Blessings to you and yours, Gordon
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