Have Some Empathy Samma Rehem
A poem should not mean but beGive poetry a rest, Let it lie down and take a deep breath. It’s tired you know From being full of rhymes, metaphors, and meaning. You try Yeah you, You reading this try to be filled with rhymes, metaphors, meaning, and so much more each second of each day. You couldn’t do it could you? Now how do you think poetry feels? That’s right: not so great. Poetry may be able to speak volumes, but it can’t speak this, Let it be. So next time you visit a poem Leave your interpretation at the door, And just listen to it - nothing more A poem should not mean but be.
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