Poets - An Exchange

This was triggered by a comment from Teena, forwarded by Max:-

:-) keep writing,
the poets words acts like a cooler -
a respite from the summer's heat -
a comfort to bruised hearts.

Therefore:-

Strange thing poetry -
one wants to write it in joy,
more so in sorrow.
- me

Poets are strange folk -
they will break coitus to write
a rhyme they have found.
- me

Poetry is a
baby that arrives when ready,
at its own will.
- Alaka

Poetry should ooze
like mindless sap from wounded
trees, a subtle gush.
- Max