About Poetry… Dylan Thomas Quoted



” I am only a poet when I’m writing poetry. 

The rest of the time I’m … well, Christ, look at me.” 

–  Dylan Thomas

We all struggle, carry doubt on our sleeve

But nothing makes me feel more like a poet 

Than being caught up it in and writing it,

Getting back to writing or revising it,

It is serious work; it is my life pored out.

It’s why a poet expresses their heart on paper.

It’s why during the hardest times, the words come easier.

So I am a hopeful poet and writer, hardly an artist, 

Though should I gain one abstract of identity entitled to me,

It would be a bestowed gift upon my creativity 

That simply this is my daily work; where poetry becomes,

It is the process of writing and making art. 

What I love about Thomas’ distinction, in part, is that 

it is so inclusive; you are what you do.  If you want to be a poet: write. 

If you want to be a songwriter: then sing and write. 

It’s so simple and not so difficult as that.

Thank you for reading.