What Does Poetry Mean To You

A  r u s t l i n g  breeze through my soul when I am left breathless,
   a song to be sung in the dark of night when sleep can’t be found-
      A way to channel my SORROW when anguish leaves me restless,
         and a melodious tune when my heart CAN'T feel life’s sound.

I’ve been up and down and through the wilderness of LOSS,
   I’ve fallen in the depths of love with a man I can’t explain-
      my verses  c a r r y  me through my journey no matter the cost,
         heal my heart when I am left  m o t i o n l e s s  from the pain.

             I was once asked what poetry honestly really means to me,
                I’d have to say it relieves my LONGING from my wounds to be free.


What Does Poetry Mean To You Contest
Sponsor: Alexis Y
October 22, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/27/2016 5:25:00 PM
Nicely done, Laura! Congratulations on your placement! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/27/2016 4:03:00 PM
this was fantastic, Laura. Congrats to us all in this contest!
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Date: 11/27/2016 2:41:00 PM
Hi Laura, I was moved and touched by every word. The last line wowed me. This write was everything I was looking for. Congratulations on your placement in my contest: -) Alexis
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Date: 10/27/2016 8:32:00 AM
Oh, wow, I can relate to this so much, Laura, maybe except that 6th line...a fave:)
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Date: 10/24/2016 6:40:00 AM
This poem of yours, I can relate to every single word of it.... Good luck in the contest!
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Date: 10/22/2016 12:57:00 PM
Oh..So beautiful this is..It ranks high in mybooks..A fave sweet lady.
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Date: 10/22/2016 12:57:00 PM
Oh...Laura, this is a beautiful poem.
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Date: 10/22/2016 12:35:00 PM
So, poetically man lives...The butterfly (of beauty ) stopped on your hand.
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