Poem: The True Essence of Poetry
Poetry does not paint life with a different brush
It is the innermost beauty that needs to be unveiled
It is also the sorrow within that needs to be let out
The colourful inner spirit has to be displayed
Not to compete with others but to uplift and encourage them
The tormented spirit needs to be allowed to walk the street of life
Inside the canvas of poetry not ashamed of the prying eyes of haters and cynics
The fearful spirit has to be shown to the outside world inside the lavish lines of poetry
The hopeless spirit needs to be shown the sunshine of the poetic spirit
And counselled on the ways of the everlasting life
The true essence of poetry is not to showcase our ego
Or outcompete each other but to build each other with colourful words of the spirit
Poetry is not a tool for selfishness, hatred and wickedness
It is a beautiful pen that arouse the senses to a higher level of consciousness
It is the poetic spirit that awakens the spirit within to roam free
Inside the hospitality of fellow poets and well-wishers
Poetry is not for those who are envious and manipulative
It is not a weapon to poison others
It is a tool to cultivate peace, happiness and love
Poetry does not care about the everyday rules of life
It cares more about the well-being of our humanity
It is the soil of humanity that needs to be nourished
For us to walk in peace and freedom
Poetry is like a butterfly, it has bright colours
And inoculates all the bright flowers of life with beauty, hope and love
While sipping on the sweet nectar of life
This is the true essence of poetry
©Kenneth Maswabi
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