Some time ago, my Creator chose to bless me. First in my life, making it better. Then, as I spent more time being grateful, He began to add to those gifts. The reason I apply to this is summed up in a simple phrase.

"Honor the gift, honor the Giver."

When I write something, it is only to recognize and clarify an experience I found moving in some way. Something that just might bless another soul, should I choose to share.

As I read the works of so many, I find myself amazed at how many people out there in the world are so weak in the heart they choose to use the power of their vocabulary, regardless of how it leaves the reader. Seemingly, they want to impress people with their knowledge when knowledge is completely separate from any art.

If you are genuine, this will not be the case. But I can tell by reading if someone is filled with passion or the desire to manipulate and control others.

Sad.

All I seek is to possibly bless another soul. If those of you out there that find yourself in that class of people, then I encourage you one and all to seek a greater connection to that artist that lives inside us all.

My definition of art is "Beauty as it is expressed by the touch of (wo)man." So, if what you share is not beautiful, reconstruct it but this time from the perspective of it being an art.

Those who present poetry as an art that doesn't share beauty with others is not real poetry. In fact, you are actually part of the problem that causes the average person (upon hearing you are a poet) to pull out their garlic wreathes and silver crosses!

Add to the beauty.

Add to the world something nice.

Choose beauty.