The Madness Of Poetry Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

On the surface
Poetry is an ordinary activity
Following the perimeter of life
Obeying the laws and rules of nature
Staying on the lane of reality
After all it's just the poet posting his/her thoughts
But wait a moment
Poetry has no surface
Or rigid lane to follow
Poetry is the gushing out of consciousness
It knows no geometry or geography
It chooses the path
Regardless of the slope
Or the scope
It guides the poet
To the hidden faculties of the mind
And opens crevices
Hiding long forgotten memories
Or packets of wisdom
Poetry is a living force
That operates at all levels
Both within and outside reality
Poetry is insanity
Only to those who hold dear to their sanity
Poetry is pure madness
Just as dreaming is pure recklessness
And Love is the perfect dream

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