Poetry Poem by Ruma Chaudhuri

What does poetry mean?
Is it the protest against war? Or,
The dilemma on philosophy in a rhythm?
But, is it not like the glory of God
That breaks the uncanny night
And presents a vibrant morning?
What does poetry mean?

Poetry is my love
That, keeps me apart
From the narrow domestic world.
Poetry is my only excuse
for living,
And touches the strings of my dreams.
Poetry is my promise
That, leads me to the dawn;
leads me to the heart,
leads me to the divine peace.