Words Sublime

Poetry,
thoughts compressed,
words arranged;
questioning,
searching,
debating,
reaching.

When does it become
more than a word collection
on the page, the sum
of love and emotion,
a lyric to hum,
a true connection?

When the words are read,
the thoughts explored,
everything said
not ignored,
the soul fed,
balance restored.

Poetry,
structured rhythm,
perfect rhyme,
or free expression,
any time,
a true meeting of the minds,
yours and mine, sublime.