A Rare Phenomenon! Poem by Ramesh T A

Poetry writing is a retirement job for earning money
Many believe indulging in this venture in vain by
Contributing poems to websites and participating
In poetry contests somehow thinking it is an easy job!

Poetry writing is not an easy joke but a thing of beauty
Needing great skill, talent and genius bestowed by God
To enjoy in creating poems directly from the depth of heart
Kindled by natural urge to write so as to satisfy the heart!

It is like the mother, who gets joy after giving birth to a child,
A poet feels after writing every poem to one's heart's content.
Here the satisfaction of heart gives real joy nothing can give
In this world engulfed only in the commercial interest in all...!

Fame, wealth and glory only one in a million can get through
Writing poetry, which is a rare phenomenon in world literature!