She Should

Poetry Prompt - Write a poem about the "ultimate" poem, or what a poem "should" do.

"She Should"

The poem treats the writer

As the writer treats the poem

Just like a horse and its rider

Like a girl and her home

Poetry makes houses

Of words, rhyme and meter

All based on how it's founded –

Founded on the poetic feet or

Something more concrete

Unlike the thoughts

Obscure release

Invisible bonds

The writer should be gentle

And let words flow like a breeze

With love so parental –

Kind, Gentility is the key

The rest is up to the poem

The poem decides the fate

Of words within the writer's home

And long nights staying up late

The poem should be free

To do as she pleases

Because if she isn't then you'll see

Exactly why all she needs is  

Freedom to express

All feelings, thoughts, emotions

Never suppress

No stereotypes or preconceived notions.

{Probably Going to Be Edited}