The Intricacies of Poetry

Why do you write 

She asked 

Why such depth in your tone 

He had said 

It’s unusual 

They whispered  

People say actions 

Speak louder than words

I believe this to be untrue 

They have equal intentions 

Words can be put into

Ballads

Anthems

Epics  

They will be spoken 

By the most fluent 

And the inarticulate

Nevertheless they are words

Words have power,

Much like a dancer moves

to inspire the audience 

The expression of words  

Speak to the listener 

If captivated 

They have been motivated 

Words formed together 

correctly

Have the ability

to enchant  

The soul

The mind

The body

Speak in her ear 

She may shudder 

The hairs on her arm

Become erect

Her eyes close   

Softly whisper

And she is lulled 

into your trance 

It is not just the formation 

But the power of tone

and dictation 

The way words wisp us away

Write to bring beauty

Hope the depth 

Touches the soul 

Let your voice 

Stand out 

I said 

Poetry in all its power and configuration becomes intimate with the reader as it provides insight into the mind of the poet. My own poem works to explain the intricacies of words and how they display emotions and the ability to captivate ones attention. The language of poetry is seemingly unlimited as it pervades to the imagery of the mind and is unbounded. Poetry is a play that we connect with and individually interpret, it is a song often with rhythm that flows to express a deeper meaning. Poems can communicate the underlying complexity of an idea and allow each of us to become our own poets so we are able to express our inner voice. In the midst of writing poetry we are able to freely express our emotions and explore our own thoughts. To innovatively string together a slew of words that effectively emanates eloquence and purpose drives the exploration of the creative mind and the outer reaches of what ones mind may hold.