World Poetry Day

Painting pictures with words from the heart

imagery held deep within your soul

letters spilling out over crisp white pages

emotions taking complete control

a quick haiku to leave a message 

acrostic to celebrate a kindship

shaped verse to cheer up a sick child

not to mentions a poem of friendship

free flowing freestyle capturing a moment

something a hold on to at your leisure

remembering an occasion of a lifetime

creating memories forever to treasure

a little nonet makes a perfect gift

for someone special to honour

show how much to appreciate them

or to courage and help feel stronger

for poetry has many different forms 

creating emotions to set hearts on fire

great fun to write, read and enjoy

they can intrigue, inform and then inspire

(C) Lissie Bull 2021