Words in a Poem

By Josie Whitehead

No picture can ensnare the heart

As poetry on a page.

Words fly with joy across a room

Like a bird, freed from its cage.

A poem can glide on outstretched wings,

With words that bring delight -

And its imagery and rhythmic sounds,

Convey sweetness and light.

A poem can mend a broken heart

With words that soothe and heal,

Or those words can strike and cause distress,

With blades of cutting steel.

You’ll find a poem upon a screen

Or page of treasured book –

And my advice is: ‘Read those words:

Find time to take a look!’

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