Why do we write story and poetry?

June-day poetry number seven.

Why do we write story and poetry?

A Poem by Coyote Poetry
“Old wise saying. “Nothing good to say. Say nothing.”

“Poetry, my dear friends,
is a sacred incarnation of a smile.
Poetry is a sigh that dries the tears.
Poetry is a spirit who dwells in the soul,
who nourishment is the heart,
who wine is affection.
Poetry that comes not in this form is a false messiah.”
Kahlil Gibran.

                  Perfection

“Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry,
The philosophy which does not make me laugh
and the greatness which does not bow before children.”
                      Kahlil Gibran

                   Why do we write poetry and story?

Kahlil Gibran expressed the real reasons for writing poetry and story above.

Poetry and story is not to offend.

It can teach, motivate and make you cry or laugh. Make you smile, think and ponder.

Be graceful for writer’s who shared their words and thoughts.

Never be negative in public.

Send a personal e-mail with a offer of assistance.

Poetry can dance on a page,

can make us envision beauty or pain.

May take us to a new world of fantasy or a journey into the past. 

There is no perfect Poet or Writer.

We must find a proper edge of understanding with the reader.

Words should be a pleasure to read. Not a challenge.

We need a billion new writer’s and Poet’s.

People who see and understand our world.

A person who tried to understand history, love and modern times.

People need hope and dreams,

not sadness and naysayers.

Better to be a kind teacher than looking for weaknesses in all things.

Thank you W.C friends for reading my poetry and story.

Many had assisted a old man.

Remember never too old to learn.

A wise person tried to learn something new dally.

Kindness and love lead to good places and good friendship.

                          Thank you.

                       Coyote

                       John Castellenas

Author's Note

Thank you for reading .

Reviews

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

You truly deserve a standing ovation for your words, John. I could not have said them more eloquently then you. I love the quotes of Kahlil you shared. They are powerful and oh so human that speak to our greater capacity to simply love. As an elder gentleman myself I concur with your assessment, it is never, ever, too late to learn new things. And in doing so, gain the gifts of new friendships. Thank you again.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Carlos. I am a elder gentlemen too and I try to learn something new everyday.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Excellent explanation John.
Sometimes we cannot stand the cold hard facts but a poet can mold those things into something palatable. Poetry can awaken us to more, or lead us to a new friend.
Truly, poetry is a super power that bridges the gap and fills our imaginations.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Cherrie. Thank you for reading and the comment. We need kindred spirits to keep us motivation.

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you for all your contributions over the years John, a fine writer and poet. Well done. Keep on writing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Andrew. I appreciate the kind words.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and this is what poetry is as well, Coyote. It is the sharing of feelings, not to offend, but to blend with the other voices and hopefully we will all be heard...
nicely done...
and thank you for all of your deep feelings expressed over the years.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Jacob. Us, who love words. We must write.