Poem About What Poetry Can Do

I never really realized what poetry can do until in the last six weeks. My daughter has been asked to read my poem, "The Return," at three funerals. I have received notices from all over the country from other people who said how much it meant to them. At one time I had greeting card outlets in Nevada, California, and New York. Now, at 97, although I no longer write, I am so grateful to have been able to contribute what is needed.

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Beautiful poem! Sometimes I question myself and if I have any business writing poems. Somehow I can see so much talent and beauty in other people's creation but fail to see the beauty in...

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What Is Poetry?

Published by Family Friend Poems May 2018 with permission of the Author.

There is more to poetry
Than rhythm and rhyme.
It's a window to our souls,
Undiminished by time.

It's where tears and joys
Are clearly expressed.
It's the thoughts that ordinarily
Might be repressed.

It can be set to music,
Increasing its worth,
Sending joy to the heavens
That encompass the Earth.

You can make almost anything
Become immortal
By poetic words
Sent over the portal.

So put down your thoughts
When you have inspiration.
You'll be adding your part
To the whole of creation.

ABOUT THE POET:

Words have always been an important part of my life. My mother taught to read before I started school and coached me through winning spelling contests. I had to learn the meaning of the words, too. I've written books and articles for Salesian Inspirational Mission, Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul, for newspapers and magazines, but receiving...

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