I ___ Poetry

When it's real
When it's tangible
When the words are woven on the page
not written

When it's painted
And displayed
Using images I can see
and not just written

When it's music
When it's sung
With clear tones ringing in my ears
not read

When it's unspoken
Yet provoking
Visceral and unanalyzed
not just read aloud

Then, and only then do I love poetry


- Rebekah Knapke