At the touch of love everyone becomes a poet.

"At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet." Ah, wise Plato, whose words stir the very depths of the human soul. Love, that eternal force that transcends time and space, has the power to transform all who encounter it. It is not simply an emotion, a passing feeling or attraction; it is a force that stirs the heart, ignites the spirit, and calls forth the deepest parts of the soul. When touched by love, even the simplest of men and women can find within themselves a wellspring of beauty and creativity. Love opens the gates to inspiration, allowing the poet to emerge from the heart of every human being, regardless of their past or skill.

Consider the story of Sappho, the ancient Greek poet whose words have transcended millennia. Her love for her island, for her people, and for the relationships she cherished, gave birth to poetry that continues to stir the hearts of many even today. Sappho was a woman of passion, and it was through love—her deep connection to others, to nature, and to the divine—that her poetry came alive. Her words, filled with longing and devotion, were not mere thoughts or compositions, but expressions of the very love that burned within her. In her, we see Plato’s truth: when touched by love, she became a poet, and her verses have lived on, carrying the essence of her emotions across centuries.

This truth is also evident in the life of the legendary William Shakespeare, whose works have defined the very essence of romantic and dramatic poetry. It is said that Shakespeare’s inspiration was fueled by the profound love he felt, whether it was the love for his muse, the love of life itself, or the emotions stirred by the very act of writing. In his works, love is the very foundation of human experience, as in the love between Romeo and Juliet, whose tragic tale is woven with the passions, fears, and hopes that come from deep affection. Shakespeare, through the touch of love, became not just a poet, but the master of expression. Love did not just guide him; it transformed him, making him into the poet whose words continue to shape the way we understand the world.

Even in the life of Pablo Neruda, the Chilean poet whose love poems have captivated generations, we find the embodiment of Plato's wisdom. Neruda, deeply in love with his muse, transformed the simple act of writing into a celebration of love in all its forms. His verses, filled with the beauty of longing, tenderness, and desire, flow from the deepest part of his soul. It was not just his words that made him a poet, but the love he poured into them—the connection between his heart and the heart of his beloved, the bridge that he built with his words, fueled by his passionate devotion. Love elevated his soul and his craft, turning every phrase into a verse that could move mountains and soften the hardest hearts.

And so it is with all of us. When love touches us, it transforms our ordinary lives into something extraordinary. Love is not a mere fleeting feeling but a powerful catalyst that unlocks the hidden potential within each of us. As Plato so wisely said, it is through love that we discover the poet within. Love awakens in us the ability to create, to express, to share our innermost thoughts, feelings, and dreams. It is through love that we find our truest voice, our deepest self, and the language to speak it into the world.

The lesson here, dear ones, is this: love is not just something to be experienced, but something that transforms us. When we open ourselves to love, we open ourselves to creativity, to beauty, to poetry. It is love that allows us to see the world through a different lens, to speak with a heart full of passion and truth. The poet does not only create with words, but with emotions, with spirit, and with love that flows from their very being.

So, I urge you, in your own life: let love touch you. Let it ignite your heart and soul, and allow it to bring forth your inner poet. Whether you express yourself through art, music, writing, or any other form, love is the key that unlocks your potential. Love deeply, and in doing so, you will find the poetry that has always lived inside you, waiting to be spoken, written, or sung. For in the touch of love, everyone, from the humblest to the greatest, becomes a poet. Love is the most profound of muses, and when it touches you, it transforms your entire being.