Our allies
Are essential.
I can't write this
In an essay
Because an essay
Doesn't do it justice.
Cliche here,
Cliche there,
Words scrambled
On a page
My mind can't sort.
Thoughts blown
By gusts of wind,
Never to be seen again.
But this essay
Is essential.
But reflecting on your reflection
Is not as simple
As it may sound.
An essay whispers,
But poetry screams.
The importance
Of allies,
The importance
Of companionship,
The importance
Of support--
Poetry never lies.
Words die
If the ink doesn't dry
In time for the due date.
Otherwise,
It's too late.
