To express yourself.
Poetry serves as a form of creative expression, allowing individuals to communicate emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a condensed and powerful way. It can also provide a deeper understanding of language, encourage empathy and connection among readers, and offer insight into the human experience.
To instruct and to delight
Poetry imparts velocity to human mind which is otherwise still. A mind with velocity will gain momentum which will lift it like an aeroplane. That is why it is said that poetry elevates human mind, which is one of the main functions of poetry. Once the mind thus becomes kinetic, it can look after itself and be informed or developed as it wishes.
The 'uses' of therapy depend on the writer, as well as the reader/listener. Functions include:expression of emotionssources of inspirationsources of faithliterary excellenceeducationallyricalcompletely personal enjoyment, not to be shared
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Poetry for Poetry's Sake was created in 1901.
Nabati poetry is also known as "the people's poetry" and "Bedouin poetry".
They distinguished between three kinds of poetry: (religious poetry was not one) Calliope Epic poetry Erato Lyric poetry Polyhymnia Choral poetry
Ancient Filipino poetry reflected the embodiment of local ideas, feelings, aspirations, beliefs, and functions through the use of indigenous languages, cultural symbols, and traditional forms of expression. It often centered around themes such as nature, love, heroism, and spirituality, providing insight into the values and perspectives of the Filipino people during that time. Through various literary devices and oral traditions, these poems served as a way to preserve and pass down knowledge, moral lessons, and cultural heritage within communities.
Teen poetry is poetry that is done by/for teens.
Kimbra L. Cutlip has written: 'Sailor's night before Christmas' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Christmas, Juvenile poetry, Narrative poetry, Poetry, Sailors, Santa Claus, Christmas poetry 'Firefighter's night before Christmas' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Christmas, Fire fighters, Juvenile poetry, Narrative poetry, Poetry, Santa Claus, Christmas poetry
A. Dickinson's poetry addresses many topics at once, whereas Whitman's poetry focuses on a single topic. B. Dickinson's poetry has a strict structure, whereas Whitman's poetry rejects structure. C. Dickinson's poetry is rambling, whereas Whitman's poetry is succinct. D. Dickinson's poetry is frivolous, whereas Whitman's poetry is serious.
Fran Posner has written: 'Princess poems' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Juvenile poetry, Poetry, Princesses 'Pretty princess poems' -- subject(s): American poetry, Children's poetry, American, Juvenile poetry, Poetry, Princesses
Some examples of poetry that start with the letter P include pastoral poetry, prose poetry, and performance poetry.