What Poetry Means to MeAn eccentric array of emotionsRandom thoughts put together Broken words brought to life Stretching life beyond its limits Like a paper boat in storm Or, a burning flame in whirlwind . Or like thorns protecting the rose Emphasizing a will to survive. A companion standing besides me, Lending her shoulders Whenever I wish to cry Helping me dance through obstacles Along with fun and laughter Simple in appearance she stands But somewhere in her incomplete verses A lifelong inspiration finds its home. Poetry is the fragrance of my life That shall keep memories afresh, Even when these eyes grow old And hands weak enough When it will be difficult to write. |