Poetry is one aspect of literature that I definitely don't have much of a background in. My version of poetry comes in the form of the music I listen to. I read into the lyrics of songs in an attempt to interpret them as I think the artist may have intended. I treat them just as others may treat classical or traditional poetry, viewing good music that is well written and meaningful as the most modern form of poetry. Although most mainstream "popular" music doesn't fit into this category of poetry, it doesn't have merit or purpose anyway, so it doesn't belong. But good music, the kind that is thought provoking and full of emotion does deserve to be considered poetry, because it is art.
And although I don't have much experience with old school poetry, I am optimistic that I will enjoy it just as I enjoy my modern form of poetry.
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