I Want My Poetry

(8/22/12) I want my poetry to touch the hearts and minds of all who read And on their emotions my words would feed. To express to all people no matter who they may be Or what schooling they may or may not have That their voices will be heard and told And their emotions will all unfold. Every emotion known to man will be written With a gentle hand. We as poets can climb into your being And see what you are seeing, and to feel Your every emotional pain For no two are ever the same. To feel your hunger, your thirst, your needs And feel the cut vein when you bleed. To feel your sorrows, your bitterness, your hate And also feel your religious faith. We are you - you are us And in our minds you put your trust. Let us tell the future generations That these words were our salvation. I want to make you feel the splendor And to my words you will surrender. To make you feel happy inside And with a smile you can not hide. To make you see that ALL LIFE is worthwhile As you look upon that newborn child. To let you know that your life was given to you Because the love your parents knew. © L. RAMS