Poetry is a balm that soothes and emboldens the senses.

 

Poetry transmutes the physical plane of existence with a few short lines.

Poetry reminds you that you are not alone. In writing, the poet substantiates blissful and agonizing states of human existence.

 

The same lines of a poem can be interpreted in myriad unique ways – all valid and evoking.

 

A good poem is a gift that keeps on giving.

 

Reading poems nightly on social media during COVID19 quarantine has been a balm.

 

It has soothed my mind, my spirit, and my heart.

 

The readings have resonated with others too…with no surprise.

 

The surprise is the how elated I am by the exchange about an interpretation of a line by someone I went to high school with and have not seen in decades.

 

Others are surprised by how moving the nightly poetry readings are.

And they tune in

And I continue to read.

 

Reading poetry at least once during the day is a new and welcome ritual. The candidate for that night's reading I share a different poem with my husband after our candlelit dinner each evening.

 

The act of reading poetry is infinitely soothing, nurturing, enriching.

 

I shall continue.

 

Will you join me?