Why do we write story and poetry?

Old wise saying. "Nothing good to say. Say nothing."

Poetry, my dear friends,
is a sacred incarnation of a smile.
Poetry is a sigh that dries the tears.
Poetry is a spirit who dwells in the soul,
who nourishment is the heart,
who wine is affection.
Poetry that comes not in this form is a false messiah.
                   Kahlil Gibran.

                  Perfection

Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry,
The philosophy which does not make me laugh
and the greatness which does not bow before children.
                      Kahlil Gibran

                   Why do we write poetry and story?

Kahlil Gibran expressed the real reasons for writing above.

Poetry and story is not to offend.

It can teach, motivate and make you cry or laugh.

Be graceful for writer's who shared their words and thoughts.

Never be negative in public.

Send a personal e-mail with a offer of assistance.

Poetry can dance on a page.

Can make us envision beauty or pain.

May take us to a new world of fantasy or a journey into the past. 

There is no perfect Poet or Writer.

We must find a proper edge of understanding with the reader.

Words should be a pleasure to read. Not a challenge.

We need a billion new writer's and Poet's.

People who see and understand our world.

A person who tried to understand history, love and modern times.

People need hope and dreams.

Not sadness and naysayers.

Better to be a kind teacher than looking for weaknesses in our things.

Thank you Writer's Cafe for reading my poetry and story.

Many had assisted a old man.

Remember never too old to learn.

A wise person tried to learn something new dally.

Kindness and love lead to good places and good friendship.

                          Thank you.

                       Coyote

                       John Castellenas

Author's Note

Need calm and peace on the Writer's cafe trail. We are here to help each other. No two writer's are the same. Room for everyone.

Reviews

[Horizon K.]

For me poetry is about expressing something inside that needs to come out...and when I read the poetry of others, then it is about trying to connect. We are all so different... Now I try to see the world through the eyes of another. How do we critique that?

Well spoken, Coyote

[jacob erin-cilberto]

beautifully expressed!

poetry is about relating, not demeaning to make ourselves look more perfect.

[Frieda P]

I love Gibran, and I equally love this piece, it's great when poetry dances and I feel the music in my bones. Well said John!

[Ken Simm.]

Exactly my friend. Precisely and exactly.

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

Love this work, it speaks the reality, I can feel the honesty every words expressed. This is timely and a source of inspiration to all Writers & Poets. I remember plato with this write. Thanks for sharing this valuable poetry. Truly remarkable.

[Brandon S. Whitten]

Admiration for a fellow writer. A good man I am happy to know is here in spirit. Thank you for sharing. Excellent read and write.

[Alessander]

interesting.

[emmajoy]

So much of what you write echoes Gibran, John. There's a kindness, awareness
and dignity in a good writer. He or she doesnt have to be perfection on two legs, but a weaver of feelings that touch other people. You've done that so often.

[Just Kim]

This is wonderful, has meaning to it, very nicely written

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

Yes! "There is no perfect Poet or Writer. Better to be a kind teacher than looking for weaknesses in our things."
I totally agree with that statements.
Nice, CP. :)

[Marc Marlon Villaflor]

I agree just like my friend Dhaye :) kind hearted poet always there to guide lol :) The Police.

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

"The Police" Hehe. I miss that title, my baby brother.