The Definition of Poetry

A poem is just a collection of words;
Some that I made up and some others you’ve heard.
Some poems are epic and some of them rhyme,
Some are quite good, and some others are mine.
I think you’re supposed to use language in ways
That cause “black-and-white” folks to notice the grays.
Putting old words in a different light
Will change the whole world (if you’re doing it right).
Throw in some beauty, then work on the flow.
Don’t use crude words; you don’t want it to blow!
Poems are magical beasts of transport.
A good poem is long; a great poem is short.
A poem is a wonder, but mostly to me is
A thing that I write when I’m out of ideas.