A Poem's Purpose

Aditya Herekar

Mar 4, 2023

1 min read

Updated: Apr 2, 2023

When we read a poem

What first comes to mind

Is what the poem’s purpose is

Whether it be a lesson

Or just to rhyme

But we never realize

That the poem’s purpose may be found

If we just enjoy it

Or read it out loud

Read the poem and let your imagination go wild.

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