Poetry is a Trestle By Nikki Giovanni 



poetry is a trestle
spanning the distance between
what i feel 
and what i say

like a locomotive
i rush full speed ahead
trusting your strength
to carry me over

sometimes we share a poem
because people are near
and they would notice me
noticing you
so i write X and your write O
and we both win

sometimes we share a poem
because i'm washing the dishes 
and you're looking at your news

or sometimes we make a poem
because is Sunday and you want
ice cream while i want cookies

but always we share a poem
because belief predates action
and i beliece
the most beautiful poem
ever heard is your heart
racing