Poetic Justice

There is no such thing as justice
where poetry is involved;
No two people ever write the same
once an idea has evolved.

The same topic may be the issue,
but once each poet begins,
everything else is up for grabs:
Gone is poetic self-discipline.

Rhyme may fall by the wayside;
Reason may cease to exist;
Sense may lose its sensibility:
But onward the poet persists.

Following a thought or a dream,
or measuring each beat,
whatever ends up on the page
becomes each poet’s suite.

So, create to your heart’s content,
continue to fill your cup:
Whatever blows your hair back,
Or your skirt up!

Lora Frikken ~ 7-3-06