In its simplest idea, poetry's origination stems from Magic. When I say this, I mean that language has power; assuredly when one reads certain poems, they cause the imagination to stir, to see the images and feel the emotions described by the words.

Poetry was a ritual-based language, the words spoken held more than a singular meaning, and the essence of the moment gave it a strong sense of power. While using language to communicate, the use of poetry was ultimately to speak the language between the words. I can speak all day about books I've read, art I love, things that make me emotional but my poetry tells the reader and the listener what is really going on inside my deepest heart.

Poets speak for those who can not; poetry explains that which can not be said and shouts that which should not be said. It is beautiful and haunting and often quoted because it can bring about an emotion that no other type of communication can.

Poetry is all important to culture. It tells the truth. Unfortunately, poets these days don't get the respect they once had thousands of years ago. At an earlier time, to be a poet was to be a magician.

Their words were their weapons and blessings.

They were feared, and they were beloved.