Poetry is much much more than all of the definitions, theories or explanations that you read or hear about everyday. Poetry is not just a form, a quote or one or two popular poets or pop stars in the media. Poetry is not hip hop or gangsta rap, slam or new formalism, gay or straight, white or black, dead or alive. Poetry does not belong either to the streets or the academics.
Poetry is not always a love song. Poetry is not always about the rain or nature, mountains or castles. Poetry is neither happy nor depressed, a villain or a hero, a lover or a friend.
Poetry is merely poetry for poetry’s sake. But the words are sacred, something sacred which we share.
Poetry is a state of consciousness and the mind.
Poetry is all of history and is the history of being.
Poetry is all of us
Poetry is you.
~ R.M. ENGELHARDT, 2015
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I agree. A powerful poem.
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Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Strong and logical words by a talented writer. Please read and enjoy the work.
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I agree, it is also eternal.
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Reblogged this on ANDREYYTESBLOG and commented:
Poetry is you! Somehow, if you did not exist, someone would have to create you… #Poetry
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Lovely!
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