Micropoetry is a type of poem. distinguished by its brevity. It is a mini poem, a pithy poem, a small poem.
A Cairn of Micropoetry is a a pile of small poems featuring haiku • senryu • cinquain • gogyoshi • and free verse
The poetry of the earth is never dead.
John Keats
Poetry has been around for thousands of years. Like other forms of literature, poetry is written to share ideas, express emotions, and create imagery.
The crown of literature is poetry.
— W. Somerset Maugham
a pile of small poems
haiku • senryu • cinquain • gogyoshi • free verse
Every poet finds their own muse – the irresistible figure that draws the artist (author, writer) toward the light of creativity. To some, muse is a guardian spirit or force who is a source of inspiration for creativity.
Edgar Allan Poe
To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.
A dog, I have always said, is prose; a cat is a poem. — Jean Burden
One of the best partners in writing? A cat! ― Primadonna Angela
All great poetry is dipped in the dyes of the heart. —Edith Sitwell
Real poetry, is to lead a beautiful life. To live poetry is better than to write it. ― Matsuo Bashō
a pile of small poems ~ haiku • senryu • gogyoshi • cinquain • and free verse
Pithy Poet is the owner, author & administrator of A Cairn of Micropoetry. She resides in NY & is a pet mom to several rescue cats and a dog. 
To elevate the soul, poetry is necessary.