The Power Of Poetry Poem by David Hall

My real passion is helping others to succeed in education
I specialize in math; endless opportunities and applications
I would have never considered writing poetry an ambition

However, life is filled with so many turns and twists
Within a week, so many tragedies crushed my spirits
Divorce and major surgery left me feeling so desperate

I had agonizing pains both physically and emotionally
Hopelessly lost in misery; I was hurting and so lonely
Major depression set in; I just wanted to die peacefully

Now suicidal; I was placed in a center for major depression
Being amongst others like me saved me from total isolation
It was my time in the center where writing became a passion

I could release the rollercoaster ride of emotions on paper
I started writing poetry; this was making me feel much better
My poems were sad; our groups began reading my words together

Everyone cried reading about my sorrows, heartaches, and pains
Yet, we all hugged each other because we felt the same emotions
Releasing our painful emotions; we formed a special connection

I learned the power of words; an overwhelming power of healing
When I finally returned home, everyday I have continued writing
My poetry was sad and emotional; for every word I spent crying

Both my close friends and English Instructors read my poetry
There were amazed at my ability to express emotions so beautifully
Through their encouragement, I kept on writing poetry
I used to spend everyday crying; now I’m laughing and smiling
Thanks to specialist, friends, family and poetry, I now enjoy living
The power of words is astounding; poetry has the power of healing