Introduction to Poetry

By Billy Collins

I ask them to take a poem

and hold it up to the light

like a color slide

or press an ear against its hive.

I say drop a mouse into a poem

and watch him probe his way out,

or walk inside the poem’s room

and feel the walls for a light switch.

I want them to waterski

across the surface of a poem

waving at the author’s name on the shore.

But all they want to do

is tie the poem to a chair with rope

and torture a confession out of it.

They begin beating it with a hose

to find out what it really means.

Every year, on March 21st, the world comes together to celebrate poetry; a language of the heart that speaks to our deepest emotions. Poetry is more than just words on a page; it is love, hope, sorrow, and joy woven into verses that touch our souls.

In a world that rushes by, poetry reminds us to pause, feel, and reflect. A single poem can capture a lifetime of emotions in just a few lines, bringing comfort, inspiration, and connection.

On this World Poetry Day, let’s cherish the beauty of poetry; the power of a simple rhyme, the magic of a heartfelt verse. Whether you write, read, or simply listen, let poetry fill your heart today. Pick up a poem, pen your own, and celebrate the timeless beauty of words that move us.

Penned By:

Rtr. Kavisha Yapa

Co-Editor 24-25