A poem is a language that means more than everyday speech For the words come from inside and is something you cannot teach The poem, just like the person has a recognizable and unique voice And they are sharing something important and accepting it is your choice!

The poet is bearing their soul, sharing something they choose not to hide For we are all travelling here on “the road of life” and need to know why The writer must see, hear, and feel all the words so their magic will show And should you be moved by their words then perhaps it has your spirit aglow

They write about the realities of life and death with its pain And how we all can find the courage to go on once again Their poems can be short or long, tender, or sad, and bitter or sweet And some of them just might give you a sense of well-being instead of defeat

A poet’s soul searching for some peace hoping to touch lives by a timely poignant rhyme Knowing how fleeting life is and wanting to share their message before their out of time Listen to the poem by reading aloud and let their words and the message get through For they were truly written by someone who really cares about helping YOU