The pen unfurling, a lifeline cast into the abyss,
words tumbling forth, raw and unfiltered,
a cathartic release, a soul laid bare.
Pain, a searing ember, ignites the page,
anguish, a tidal wave, threatening to drown,
confusion, a dense fog, obscuring the path ahead.
Betrayal, a venomous serpent, coils around the heart,
abuse, a suffocating weight, crushing the spirit.
But the ink flows, a river of sorrow,
washing away the grime, cleansing the wounds.
Love, a beacon of light, pierces the darkness,
friendship, a sturdy anchor, holding fast in the storm.
Joy, a fleeting butterfly, dances on the fingertips,
life, a vibrant tapestry, woven with threads of hope.
Dreams, iridescent bubbles, floating on the breeze,
guiding the way, beckoning towards the horizon.
Observations, like precious gems, scattered across the landscape,
nature's symphony, a harmonious chorus of life.
The cosmos, a vast ocean of stars, twinkling in the inky canvas,
a reminder of our place, a tiny speck in the grand design.
Balance, a delicate dance, between light and shadow,
yin and yang, the ebb and flow of existence.
This wondrous world, a kaleidoscope of colors,
a symphony of sounds, a tapestry of textures.
We, the poets, weavers of stories,
capturing the essence of life,
in every brushstroke, in every verse.
Let it flow, the emotions, the thoughts, the dreams,
unleash the torrent, let it wash over you.
For in the flow, there is healing,
in the flow, there is truth,
in the flow, there is life.
I wrote this today, with a fellow poetess in mind, but not just for her. For all us poets. To help those who may question themselves, what they write, why they write, if it's any good.
I doesn't matter, none of it. IT is an outlet for your feelings, your observations, your thoughts, your dreams..... it's not for others to say you are good or bad... do it for yourself. Take the criticism, embrace the good along with the bad and become stronger.
We poets, the bards of past, songwriters of new, weavers of stories, silver-tongued artists.....
Embrace the unknown, find your balance, and ___LET IT FLOW___