For a poem to grow the writer must know
How to nurture an idea and develop it so
Words are woven and a message is spoken.
Thoughts flow and are best left unbroken
Leave it to the unconscious mind to find
A way to portray, interlace and bind
Words so they reach the heart of those who read
Bring pleasure as they watch the seed
Unfold into a magical work of art
(Or an untidy mess for someone to tear apart!)
We write about life, its joys and its pain
We tackle subjects that challenge the brain.
Fun and laughter that lighten the mood
Fantasy, romance, animals, even food!
We confront cruelty, spite and the dark side of life
May reveal a piece of ourselves we choose not to hide
The pleasure is yours, the pleasure is mine
If a poem means something to someone in a moment of time.