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Poetry makes me higher than the sky
with my pen in hand as I write, it makes me want to cry
Poetry moves me in ways that are so real
The way poetry feeds my soul, like a full course meal
My mind is on you poetry, all day long
When I think about love, you are my song
Poetry, I am in love with you
You are my better half that’s true
It takes two to make a pair
In our case, it is three that I care
A pen, paper and me
The poetry I love you see
Yes, Boo, you are part of my soul
When I create you, you are in control
Poetry, I am in love head over heels
Every line that is wrote is what love seals
Poetry, you are more than words written on a sheet
You are expressions revealing my heartbeat
I love you poetry so deep and complete
My love for you is more solid than the best concrete
I am thankful for the time and process
Out of all the writings, I love you best
Poetry, looking at you face to face
I love you and no one will ever take your place

Disclaimer: The views in this article are those of the author. Prison Journalism Project has verified the writer’s identity and basic facts such as the names of institutions mentioned.

Michael Eggleston

Michael Eggleston is a poet incarcerated in South Carolina. He has completed his GED and holds an associate degree. He is also working on a second associate degree in business.