Does poetry matter? One of the most debated questions in American literature, a question that even among poets seems to be unable to answer. Poetry is one of the multiple ways that we have to express our emotions and ideas to people, creating a connection in between the reader and the poem. Poetry was one of the most common ways to express our thoughts to the public, and throughout the years, the percentage of Americans that read and write poetry has fallen.
Since we have the opportunity to express ourselves in multiple ways; by dance, sports, music, art, literature, etc. we have forgotten about one of the simplest but deepest ways to express who we are: poetry. Poetry is our way to say “I am here, and I matter too”. Throughout poetry,
Since we have the opportunity to express ourselves in multiple ways; by dance, sports, music, art, literature, etc. we have forgotten about one of the simplest but deepest ways to express who we are: poetry. Poetry is our way to say “I am here, and I matter too”. Throughout poetry,