Why poetry?

[ghoti]

I've felt like saying this for a while, but there's never been anyone to say it to. Many of my friends moan and groan about poetry. Mainly because we have to interpet it in class, and that's quite difficult. But I enjoy poetry on a personal level. To me, it's a way of saying all the things you can't, or all the things you're not supposed to. Because sometimes, you can't just say something out loud. Sometimes, there are things you can't talk about. Sometimes, there are things too vague for words.

Anyone else ever feel like this?

 

[oncewaslost]

i think people moan and groan about poetry because it's hard to understand. i can't write poetry at all. yeah, i can write hallmark card type poems but nothing really good. makes me sad. that's about the only thing in writting that i seem to lack any talent at all in.

 

[Blessed-one]

yep, that's precisely the point, it's hard to understand!

but poetry is so lovely, you can use a couple of words to get across the feeling, something that cannot be done so beautifully in say, an essay, due to difference in style.

and i also like the way a poetry rhymes.... it's like singing a song.

 

[EspressoDuck]

What I think is, if you have a talent, then use it. If you feel the need to share it with others, do. If not, dont. People who do not have talent in this area dont like to do it, for the same reasons others (like me) moan and groan about P.E. We aren't talented in that area, and/or we just dont like it. I personally LOVE poetry. Writing, and reading.