po·et·ry / ˈpōətrē
literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; a quality of beauty and intensity of emotion regarded as characteristic of poems.
As someone who’s not a great rule follower, the lack of direction and structure in poetry liberates me. Similar to cross stitching, and unlike life, if I make a mistake in my writing, I simply go back and re-do. Worst case scenario, I had the therapeutic experience of writing out my feelings. Best case scenario, I help heal someone else through these words. In the wise words of Taylor Swift, “Swear to be overdramatic and true...”
Before apple music and spotify
Before screens
There was a rectangular cube
It was white and skinny
With only five buttons
Of my 500 songs
I had no control which would erupt
when I pressed play
So I believed it was magic
I believed whatever song entered my ears
Was a message just for me
People are sense makers.
If I was feeling particularly emotional
I would ask the cube a question
Like a magic 8 ball
The answer was always in the music.
