That is Poetry
Take the world that comes to you,
if not the one slipping away,
and scoop it.
Shake the contents onto a paper plate.
Prospect for shiny things—
oddities, broken dreams.
Arrange them into a story,
then tell me.
That is poetry.
Author’s note: That Is Poetry explores the essence of poetry itself—how it captures fleeting moments, deep emotions, and raw truths. The poem reflects on language as an art form, shaping meaning beyond mere words.
“It is not necessary to prohibit or encourage oddities of conduct which are not harmful.”
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