Why write in poems

Its a funny thing. poetry, its normally quite dark, sad or introspective. It is, however a medium which has been around since humans could speak, in some parts of the world, thats 12:30 on the 4th March 1952!

The happy type poetry tends to be silly; I knew a young lady from Eling.. you know the type.
What I find interesting is that we try, in verse to wrap up our feelings in order to release them!  Its a kind of emotive alchemy and it can be so rewarding and frustrating.

The great poet Keats was a classic case in point, One really screwed up soul but that pain gave form to so much deep and resonating work. Transforming ones pain into meaning and pleasure for others is one of the arts gifts.

But, and this is my point, why is it not enought to say;
"I've had a shite day and I want to kick the cat!"

Thats not enough, doesnt go deep enough.
Drawing on the real reasons we want to kick the cat helps us to not give Tibbles a proper toe punt up the hall. (No cats were harmed in the making of this blog!"
Poetry forces us to find another word, reason, meaning for our pains or smiles. Love and hate are no longer simple feelings. They become all pervading forces which control our destiny.
Some of you will say, "So what?" but think, maybe these things are so important and if we strive to understand them, we may become wiser, more robust.

I dont know, I find it all very interesting. Keep reading, keep thinking and above all. Keep feeling!!

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