"What poetry means to me"

Poetry. It's a beautiful thing.                                                       From occupying a few sentences

Providing an open canvas for wonderous thoughts,          To

It doesn't require long paragraphs                                           one

Or a meaningful grade. It plays by no one's rules,                      line

But obeys the writer.                                                                                  at

Poetry is not planned,                                                                                   a

It flows freely from the heart.                                                                           time,

Expresses all feelings.                                                             Poetry becomes its own brain

Addresses all fears.                                                                 Telling its own stories

Spills all dreams.                                                                    Leaving the reader thinking "huh".

 It's unlimited.                                                                           Inspirational......  

                                                                                                    Touching......

                                                                                                     What poetry means to me.