Word Art

Words in verse with rhyme or not
Convey meaning in a phrase
Simple, brief, explore the world
Expect not fortune, fame or praise

You may do it well or not, like me
All you do is start
It’s nice to play with word and sound
Share thought and feeling as art

I never was a poetry fan
I didn’t have the time
To read and ponder dreamy things
Went fast without the rhymes

As life goes on you gain insight
You learn to slow your mind
Acknowledge the beauty of art and verse
Savor word and music you find

It can lift us up and drop us down
Touch heart in simple ways
Just a moment to read, listen, feel
A tiny portion of your days

Create something nice for the world
Or even just for you
Express the humanity inside yourself
Word art heals us too