I cannot write a poem if I do not feel,

no connection with the object.

I cannot write a poem if I do not smell,

no fumes to draw out creativity.

I cannot write a poem if I do not see,

no light to guide my way.

I cannot write a poem if I do not hear,

no words speaking out to me.

I cannot write a poem if I do not taste,

no difference between bitter and sweet.

I cannot write a poem if I do not think,

no sense of involvement.

I cannot write a poem if I do not speak,

no voice of my own.

I cannot write a poem if I do not remember,

no memories in which to share,

and form fluid motions in a poem.