A Poem About Poetry: I'm sure it's been done before...

Poetry?

It is not a simple thing, poetry

It occupies more than a singular definition

The poetic experience is complex indeed

 

The words have to flow like smooth steady streams

Be sure the words fit together like intricate puzzle pieces

Spelling has to be perfect like the foundation of a house

Oh, and grammar, don't forget about that

 

The thoughts you have are sometimes scary

The ideas often come too quickly

Emotions get poured onto pages

With feeling that have boiled for ages

 

There's no need to rhyme

But sometimes I try

I'm not always successful

It gets to be stressful

 

Once you're finished writing

If you are oh so lucky

Sharing becomes an opportunity

Gaining insight becomes an experience