Real poetry is words written from within the heart, soul and mind. It's all beautiful and it is real Ed.

Newfie hugs, Rose

I write best about private parts... Just don't post or publish 'em cuz they're private.

Ron

Poetry from the heart
And mind
Has preference to that writ
From behind

Tho all is fair
The truth be known
Your cover was long ago
Blown:-)Patrick

The poets cover is then blown <--- on the money. Read 20 poems by a poet and you can build an accurate picture. Or thus far I have found.

Poetry is truth told with grace. You're a poet.

To me poetry can only be defined by the poet as, as art can only be defined by the artist or music defined by the musician. Do we really need someone to say what is good poetry and what is bad. NO, it is a matter of taste and if we write what is on our minds or in our hearts we can call it poetry if we want to. People talk of Haikus or tankas, odes, etc but what were they really before some writer decided to call them by a name? So write on my friend...
fee

yes, a good question!

Far too much is still unknown about the diabolical old Jersey Devil; you should write more poetry about him (inquiring minds want to know).

Thought provoking piece, Ed....well done

Yeah, good question Ed. I often wonder the same thing.

Peace,
Dayvid

Unknown is right. Bless ya! Jasmin Horst