Poetry is a form of creative writing that centers around the expression of complex feelings and experiences. The interplay of certain words and rhythm makes poetry a powerful tool for building foundational literacy and writing skills, including reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, self-expression, and storytelling.
Poetry offers a learning opportunity for teenagers. Reading poetry helps teens appreciate simple ideas through figurative language and gain a deeper understanding of stories outside of their own life experiences. By providing a window into the thoughts of others, poetry has the power to increase empathy and provide a new perspective of the human experience.
On the other hand, writing poetry encourages kids to express themselves and channel their imagination through a unique art form. Poetry writing provides an outlet for children to communicate their feelings in their own writing.
Feel encouraged to delve into poetry. There are helpful resources online and you can ask your guardian to guide you into the next steps to make should you wish to pursue poems further. You may attend a college class on poetry or head to a spoken word event.
With words as paint and emotions as the canvas, verses come alive, painting stories of heart and soul, in a symphony of expression.
Celebrate World Poetry Day by reading some poetry, watch a poem on YouTube, or better still, write a poem!