With a pen to a paper, Like a sword to a foe, I write poetry, And present it to the world, Like a present with a bow. Letting the words fill my paper. Watching them take flight Like many birds drifting across updrafts in the wind. And I will send Them like a "get well" card To every person who needs a friend. Poetry is a healing process. A coping system A cure A medicine for those in need. Poetry is a dream In which you don't Have to scream Unless you want to. A dream that you control, A beam that you can hold, A story yet untold, Perfectly crafted jewel, With scripture writ in gold.