What is poetry II

what is it? other than what we already know and feel and tend to scribble down on the back of an envelope what is it? other than the natural feeling that overcomes when a it's so strong it needs to be told what is it? other than the thought you had and nearly forgot but now you remember and tell it to others what is it? other than the composition of words and sounds that, no matter how criticised, is always perfect what is it? other than the creative source of beauty and freedom found in each and every one of us what is it? you know what it is...