Poetry is defined as a type of literature in which the sound and meaning of language are combined to create ideas and feelings. Typically there are three main kinds of poetry:
- lyric
- narrative
- dramatic
Even though lyrical poetry by far is the most common type of poetry I can honestly say that it is also a personal favorite.
I've learned that reading and writing poetry must all play hand in hand. To get the true understanding of poetry, it is important to feel what is written. Emotions and past experiences play a vital role in a poet's writings. Reflections of the past and present also contribute to a poet's outcome. Poetry is a passion, a love much greater than life itself. A poem isn't always clear or affects a certain reader as it would another. But a true poet comes from within, illustrating feelings or ideas and searching for other souls that grasp an understanding.
There are many talented poets that have taken advantage of this commonly misunderstood literature. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, William Shakespeare and E.A. Poe are just a few of the most talented poets from past to present. Each made history with the writings of their personal expressions and experiences of love, joy, pain, struggle and fears. Being a poet has many advantages. At that present time, that very moment, that very second, every feeling and emotion is sincere. Every idea and every thought is an original.
Because of this one on one feeling, the tendency of being secluded on a desert island suddenly becomes a reality. Poetry indeed is a true form of art and with rhythm and sound; the elements are just like music. A written expression best describes a personal poem. A hobby that is found to be most enjoyable when time allows peace and serenity. It is then where an inner voice speaks to your mind that flows through a pen onto paper. Personal feelings are now enjoyed once you've read what has been written. This is the make up of a true poet and that is what I am. Please follow me as I give you a glimpse of my chemistry.
