by Janani K.

Poetry is a song, 

Composed in the depths of Earth’s symphony

Poetry is the poet, 

Their soul on paper, 

A beacon of light in a dark world.

Poetry is a key,

Unlocking doors of opportunity,

Freeing shackled hearts. 

Poetry is a void,

A bottomless well of thought,

A window into the deepest depths of the heart.

Poetry is a shape shifter,

A threat, a promise, and a trap all in one.  

Poetry is a trickster, 

A snare, leaving you forever thirsty for more. 

Poetry is a spark of hope,

Poetry is a story 

But the heart of poetry, 

Is 

A 

Song.

About the Author

Janani K. is a 7th grader who enjoys writing, nature, and drawing. She spends most of her free time curled up in a chair reading about faraway lands or magical spells. Janani enjoys writing short stories or poetry.