Poetry

Before cave paintings, hieroglyphs on stone, parchment, quills, Gutenberg’s press or any concept of reading, there was poetry. Poetry—stories, prayers and messages expressed in rhythmic words, between humans, all over the planet. Hip hop, spoken word, song lyrics and William Shakespeare’s sonnets are all descended from this common and memorized way of learning, warning and story.
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April is National Poetry Month. The Oxford Dictionary defines poetry as literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas using distinctive style and rhythm. Maybe you learned a bit about poetry in school or maybe you read or write poetry as a creative outlet. Read more about Creative Showcase