I think

Poetry has Power:

the definitive Art of Words.

Perhaps a siren song of tonal syllables

running music through the mind;

an elusive vision caught with inspired imagery;

or a bold reality wrenched into reason;

But especially the seductive expansion

of metaphysical meaning

whether deliberate or not.

 

I think

we taste and test the value of an apt word

precise phrase - a compelling line -

as it surfs the deeps of our minds

seeking shorelines not yet explored:

perhaps to gently lisp upon easy sands -

boldly to slash through twisted roots -

or to scale gruff cliffs.

However approached, our 'island' is breached.

 

A poem can be greatly feared

by 'thought-police'.

 

 

Cynthia Buell Thomas

November, 2015