Poetry

Poetry had once walked with me

held to my heart when I was sad

Helped me mend from the pain I penned

brought comfort to sorrows I had

 

Poetry watched my heart shiver

gave me a blanket for the cold

Held my head while lying in bed

made me wish to live to be old

 

Poetry then danced the night away

to entertain this sullen heart

Both cried to the tale, I tried

from life's wisdom she did impart

 

Poetry was my only friend

as rain poured upon hallowed dreams

Lessened the toll on my soul

lent me comfort or so it seems

 

Poetry offered me her hand

as we danced around the pouring rain

Washing away in just one day

what poison wreaked from months of pain

 

Poetry and I laughed to see

what with her beauty she had done

We sat under an umbrella

while we both waited for the sun

 

 

 

copyright 1/10/2010

Author's Note

My darkest days were comforted by the poetry they inspired.
One of my favorite poems is this one. It tells the tale of how pain is so relative to our age and circumstance
Softened by Time's consummate plush,
by Emily Dickinson

Softened by Time's consummate plush,
How sleek the woe appears
That threatened childhood's citadel
And undermined the years.

Bisected now, by bleaker griefs,
We envy the despair
That devastated childhood's realm,
So easy to repair.

Reviews

[Shelly Braen]

Such a strong dictation of what poetry means to those who create it. Completely the truth, the comfort and joy of such a thing that we may give birth to that shall never judge us, ever. In a world where nothing makes sense, we can create a map through our words and be cradled by our emotions. Bravo!

[DBURKE]

I can affiliate with this poem- I love it!

[emmajoy]

This makes me think of love .. and I suppose many people will say that poetry is born of love. Words really can empty pain from the sufferer, cheer when things aren't going well, explain when there are doubts, caress when you're in love. And your words say as much .. you've used your skill again, expressing just how poetry makes you feel .. and that last stanza is like a glass of champagne, it's as if you're talking person instead of poetry .. wonderful!

[jen]

well said... I so very much identify with this... a lot of what I write starts with a note "another poetry as therapy write"

[Wicahpi]

This is a great write...with a wonderful song to accompany it.
Poetry has seen me through a many heart-heavy, light-hearted days.
I love how you have expressed your thoughts here.

Peace n Light

[angelina neves]

wonderful!
Poetry is always a very good therapy in all occasions!

[Sandra K]

What a great poem. Perfect timing for Valentines Day! : D

[Seashell]

Poetry has :
walked
watched
danced
befriended
offered
laughed with you....Sounds like a great friend to me, and you have shown your appreciation in such a lovely way !!

[livinglifeloud]

I really like this. it is very emotional

[Demetria.Ro$e.Hathaway]

This poem is beautifuL
Its amzing in so many ways
well done
:)
Your Friend Demi

[tina]

I love this so very much. 100/100 :) thank you