Poetry is something that not everyone can appreciate. To truly appreciate poetry, we must first let it in. Let it into our souls. Poetry is the dance of the floating words. What I mean by 'floating words' is that - words are gateways to worlds we cannot see, the portals to the truths we are not meant to know.
Poetry is an art. I know that 'art' is an odd word to use, in the context of literature. But then again, literature is the dance of words , dance being a form of art and art is the silent story of our souls.
The best thing about poetry is its obscurity. No meaning is the right one. A single verse could have a dozen different meanings. But, the true beauty of poetry is the guessing game we play with the words. We always wonder what other way is there to explain the words of the poet.
Poetry is the mistress of the night, who is continually shrouded in the veils of darkness. She is near us, but we can never truly see her. She never lets us know her secrets. She makes her presence known through subtle means. But, the moment we feel that she will be within our grasp, she escapes.
This is not a bad thing. But infact, a fascinating aspect of poetry. This piece of literature is like an unexplored archeological site. The deeper we dig, the more magical treasures we unearth.
Poetry is truly a work of beauty. Its like a fountain of'AMRUTHA'.i.e. elixir of life. Once we have tasted it, we have an intense, lifelong desire to taste it again. More than that, it truly alters the perspective of a person.
Poetry, though not enjoying the following and respect it truly deserves, will one day surely rise from the ashes, like a firey phoenix and consume everyone in her fires of passion and magic.
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