Ars Poetica

The art of modern day poetry; a meditation on poetry and its power.

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Poetry is like really good jazz
you hear when calling the power company.
It reminds you that you’re not the only one
whose life is on hold.
It’s a child’s understanding of grace.
It picks up voices that have fallen
or have forgotten how to fly.
It exists in the purgatory of your mouth
saying,
“Practice
Practice
Practice.”