Why I love poetry….

Inspired by the fine ladies at Poetry Thursday here are my 153 words or less of why I love poetry.

Poetry, the script of the soul.
The Creator’s lilting refrain
resonates.
An inner whirlwind released
forming phrases that speak volumes
to the place I find myself
Poetry; the record
of the wax and wane of our days
Taken on a journey
a walk through wilderness
through mists, over mountains
unchartered terrain
Returning to the comfort of home
the warm fug of the hearth
tender centre of life
the roots to nurture.
One poem restores, reviving like freshly brewed tea
another devastates, the tears fall
Poetry breathes each story
touches heartstrings, mellow as the harp
strikes dramatic chords, the orchestra in full throe
gentle, angry, passionate, calm.
emotions, dreams, longings
poured out on a page
a challenge, a means to inspire
grounding us if cloudbound
lifting us if forlorn
since the beginning these words,
integral to our being,
have encapsulated the state of life.
Poetry is the script of my soul.

Happy Poetry Thursday!!!!