Thursday 4 April 2013

The Importance of Being Analytical.

Poetry isn't exactly well loved among the masses. Why is that? Well, for one thing, it makes you think and that isn't always exactly well loved among the masses either. But, more specifically, it has to be thought of in very precise terms. 

What is the meter?

Is there symbolism present?

Does the presence of assonance alter the meaning?

Who wants to take a course in reading poetry just to read poetry?

Sometimes reading poetry can seem like a bit of a drag. If you want something quick and easy - that is less likely to give you a headache - you'll be more inclined to just pick up a pulp novel. Easy peasy. But, if you want something to connect to your heart and change your life forever, pick up a book of poetry.

I, for one, say "Screw you!" to reading poetry word by word, counting feet and meter, looking for hidden meaning. I read poetry because it's beautiful. Because it's dark. Because it's a song you hear with your soul, instead of your ears. There are a million reasons to read poetry and enjoy it; it shouldn't have to be limited to classrooms and open mic nights in smokey bars.

Read poetry. Enjoy it. Then go back and analyze it - if you want to.

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