When the poetry stops
My heart will still
Can say of life
I've had my fill
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I seldom rate poems on this site, but had to give this one a ten as it so sincerely moved something deep in my heart. If I were attending a poetry workshop, this would be the first poem I would like everyone to read, simply for the feeling of what poetry at it's basic core is for. You have hit the ol' nail right square on the head. Superb.
An insightful depiction of the true essence of poetry written in persuasive expressions with conviction. Thanks for sharing.