The Power of Poetry

Through the power of poetry, we can gain the ability to see the beauty in the world that others may be blind to. Whether it be reading poems or writing them, the powerful combination of words and ideas that are beautifully expressed through poetry can help us to connect with our emotions, thus, facilitating greater adoration for the world around us. In comparison to other forms of writing, poetry is special in that it is an intensive form of expression that can shed light on the human experience in ways most other forms of writing cannot. Through the powerful language, vivid imagery, and musical rhythm poetry often utilizes, the form of writing that is poetry can transform seemingly mundane and ordinary experiences into something meaningful and special. Through this, poetry can help us to appreciate the beauty of everyday living.

Thanks to the elements that are involved in poetry, poetry truly is a powerful form of writing that has the ability to evoke appreciation for life. First, poetry's use of figurative language is an element that involves metaphors, similes, and other creative uses of language to paint vivid pictures in the minds of the reader, making the expression of life's beauty feel relatable and real to the person reading. Furthermore, these images that poets paint in the minds of their readers are what allows poems to become rich and deeply immersive experiences that give them the ability to visualize the beauty of the world, human emotions, and other various aspects of the human experience that may otherwise be viewed as "ordinary." Lastly, the musical and rhythmic nature of poetry through the use of rhymes and alliteration can enhance the impact of words and ideas being expressed in a poem, making these words and ideas feel more significant through their beautiful sound and flow.

Poetry truly is a powerful tool in helping to notice and appreciate life's beauty that surrounds us everyday. It can often be easy to get caught up in our busy lives, but by reading or writing poetry that expresses appreciation of our world, we can be reminded to slow down, take a look at the world around us, and see the world through the beautiful and magical perspective of poetry.

- Ava W., 11th Grade