Why is poetry important?
Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed. Have you ever had a misunderstanding with someone or thought that he or she didn’t have anything in common with you? Have you ever felt lost, alone, neglected, or have you missed someone, terribly? Have you ever wished people could understand where you were coming from? Well, poetry, a voice heard by ears that care, can help. Poetry helps your body release tension…it helps you relax your mind. So, instead of feeling like you are spinning and the world isn’t, you can sit back and watch it all. If you are upset and you start writing everything that comes to mind, it’s refreshing…it’s like putting your soul through a car wash. When you are on overload, instead of just trying to keep on working yourself into the ground, you can balance things out by releasing some of the nagging feelings or problems you have. Once
