Simply Because, Poetry Is...

Young Soul

First, feel, then feel, then
read, or rear, then feel, then
fall, or stand, where you
already are. Think
of your self, and the other
selves... think
of your parents, your mothers
and sisters, your bentslick
father, then feel, or
fall, on your knees
if nothing else will move you,
                              then read
                              and look deeply
                              into all matters
                              come close to you
                              city boys--
                              country men

                              Make some muscle
                              in your head, but
                              use the muscle
                              in yr heart

-Imamu Amiri Baraka