My favorite Poem

I love the poem Aspire by Emily Dickinson. It is by far my favorite poem of all time. This actually is amazing because any time someone asks me what my favorite this or that is, I often reply with I have too many to name a favorite. But there is something different about poetry, an this poem specifically. Each time I read over the lines, I feel pulses of passion rushing through my veins, I come alive, and somehow gain confidence that "Hey, I can be who I was created to be!"

It's funny how I got to the place where I actually enjoy and understand poetry. I always thought as a child that couldn't understand the meaning or even attempt to decipher what lie beneath the surface. But somehow in my growing up I have discovered how much I enjoy a poem, how it can move me, how it can so perfectly describe an emotion or the way I view the world. Poetry is a word artist's brush, in which they stroke the page with meaning and depth that makes a lasting impression.

So if you feel the way I used to about poetry, I encourage you to try something different for a change. Grab your favorite cup o' Joe and find a big overstuffed chair to sit in and read a book of poetry. I think that somehow you will find what I am talking about.

Until next time I leave you with my favorite poem:

Aspire

We never know how high we are
Till we are called to rise
And then if we are true to form
Our statures touch the skies

The Heroism we recite
Would be a daily thing
Did not ourselves the Cubits warp
For fear to be a king.