Poetry allows kids to put language to use-to make it serve a deep internal purpose, to break rules along the way (grammar, punctuation, capitalization -- think of e.e. In a highly thought-provoking piece, the Poetry Foundation interviewed a few poets to probe their thoughts concerning the societal role of poetry. Helping us to realize that weâre not as different as we think. Including those who wrote the beautiful Book of Psalms. You’re so welcome, Lidy! It can be taught as part of reading, writing, and language lessons, and it fits easily into classroom themes, projects, and celebrations. Here’s the link to the Goodreads giveaway to receive 5 autographed copies of, http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/a-raleigh-scholar-proves-the-influence-of-langston-hughess-poetry-on-martin-luther-king-jrs-rhetoric/Content?oid=5015295, https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/02/24/walt-whitman-democratic-vistas/, Part One – Proposal and Production Journal – Lauren's Media and Production Blog, The Power of Poetry: Heartfelt Writing – Treasured Literature: Exploring Poetry and Lincoln History, 4 Poetry Websites You Can Go to Catch the Best of Verse - No Questent, The Reluctant Cannibal: William H. Eddy of the Donner Party, The Story Behind My Song, âWilliam Eddyâ, Not the Weaker Sex: Covid-19 and Donner Party Starvation Favor Women. At a time when only 4 percent of all arts funding in America comes from public sources, reevaluating the role of poetry (and all arts, truly) in society at large is a very relevant project both for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. I never write poetry. ' T.S. ~Alice. And check out my former professor’s, W. Jason Miller’s new book, ORIGINS OF THE DREAM. Creating a world less about tearing each other down and apart, and more about coming together. In addition to arts programs being severely underfunded, there is also a lack of diversity. “Lidy’s poetry reveals an understanding that deep meaning can be felt in the details. Stay mighty and safe, Alice, Your email address will not be published. The importance of poetry in today’s literary society is substantially important because it has an ability to express the thoughts and emotions of a writer through flowing words. How much my poetry has changed from when I first started writing poetry until now. Poetry connects … thoughts, images, feelings, people, places, things … poetry connects them all. cummings) and to find voice, representation, community perhaps. He, before talking about what poetry should do, traces its role from ancient societies till date. Whose benefits are the rebuilding and forging a more connected and caring world. Is a coming of age, short poetry chapbook. Like society itself, it is likely that the role of poetry will be forever-changing—adapting itself to the needs of society as poets see fit, and as the human experience necessitates. In this way, the cathartic role of poetry is even more important than a social commentary one. The analysis of this definition gives us the sense that the function of poetry is to ennoble the reader. For example, did she want to inspire, entertain or teach? Exactly the same purpose underlies my flirtatious dalliance with religion, art and music. Leading us away from hate to love, from violence to mercy and pity. Gone from our sight but not from our hearts. The Society of Classical Poets (SCP), part of a movement calling for the return of meter and rhyme in poetry, held a symposium in Manhattan on June 17. The question over the purpose of poetry–or, more generally, literature–has been asked for at least 2,000 years. It is performed at events called poetry slams, or simply slams. If you are a poetry advocate already, I hope you gain some additional insight and ideas to strengthen your program. … ‘At all times, perhaps, the central point in any nation, and that whence it is itself really swayâd the most, and whence it sways others, is its national literature, especially its archetypal poems.'”.