Intensity Poem by Mahfooz Ali

People always say I write too intense
But how can something that you pour
whole body, heart, mind, and soul into be
too passionate?

Poetry is when you put your heart on a
platter for all to see and criticize,
whether it's bad or good?

Written word is how people express their
passions and grievances and how can that be
too intense?

Poetry is a reflection of life and of being.
How can that be too intense?

It takes a strong person to express their
fears, loves, and grievances to everyone.

Poetry is an assortment of raw emotion that
is clustered together to form a reflection
of a person.

Poetry is life and heartfelt.
How can that be too intense?