What is a Poem

What is a Poem? What is a poem but a lens and mirror to life? An expression of time to stop and reflect? An expression of need to think and dissect? What is a poem but a clear and mindful creation? An expression of thoughts and notions in mind? An expression of hopes and wishes combined? What is a poem but a prompt for deepest feelings? An expression of thrill and joy in life? An expression of sorrow, anger and strife? What is a poem but words transcribed or spoken? An expression of passion, and dreams conceived? An expression in rhythm or rhyme retrieved? ‘Tis all of these - and more, and more!