Ode to Poetry

In Praise of the Poetic Muse

By Oluremi AdeoyePublished 2 years ago • 1 min read

I’ve always been a writer, prose is my steady art,

Yet poetry, at times, has played a vital part.

Three decades ago, a Valentine’s rhyme,

Opened the door to a job sublime.

In a media house, my career took flight,

All thanks to verses penned one fateful night.

A few other times, with rhythm and grace,

Poetry has led me to the right place.

It’s more than words; it’s a key to the soul,

A bridge to connections that make us whole.

Today I pause, on this special day,

World Poetry Day—let’s honour its sway.

To poetry and all it stands for true,

A celebration of hearts, of me and of you.

For in its lines, we find our voice,

A timeless art that makes us rejoice.

*In celebration of World Poetry Day (March 21st)*

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