for what is poetry to the poet

Wondrous writings of art

shaped by the poet in many ways

as they bring form and creativity

How a poem is brought into being

through the power of words

As poetry is breathing placed into writing

and infinite lines that may or may not rhyme

compiled for what seems like miles

tantalized and magnified

through trial and also error

That oftentimes signifies the greatest of

Imperfection made artistically perfect

in that moment in time

Something amazing realized through

the very eyes of a wordsmith

Poiesis has now occurred

and brought to life by more than

just mere thought alone

Original literary art pieces

that have literally found a home

as the poet has become an

Extension and living explanation

of poetry itself

as they delve into deeper depths

as those brave enough among us

To take more than a few steps

Reigning supreme

as poetry is the written stuff of dreams

Yearning to be free

To express well beyond self

choosing and arranging

Overtly and covertly

Through countless personal depths

Honed and drawn out until

there is nothing left

Except a finely written work of art

thought out in quiet spaces

and in many cases

Produced and developed

as the poet enveloped themselves

into an art that requires

so much of their heart and soul

declaring and not comparing themselves

among others but rather forming

an alliance with poetry for themselves

verified and rarified air wrote as an

Ode and love letter each time

a poet takes to the pen and begin

a voyage unlike any other

Extremely felt and thought out

with poiesis as the extraordinary result

Totally comprised and categorized

as a poet and poetry have both

lived and traveled a thousand lifetimes

more than anyone will ever know

as the ultimate companions and duet

for again, what is poetry to the poet

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