A Good Poem

a reflection after reading a good poem

I came into poetry feeling as though, on some level, these words were not just mine but my grandparent’s, their parents.
— Joy Harjo

Photo by Laura Chouette on Unsplash

a good poem can do many things
it can warm your soul
it can be that cup of tea in which you can drown
it can help you walk away from too many things

a good poem can be that mirror which you need

a good poem can hold your hand
help you find the words which speak to your soul

a good poem can be a friend for your heart
and help you see beyond the darkest clouds

a good poem led me to these word
a good poem heals me always