Poetry

When I hear the word poetry I immediately think of rhythm and pattern. I know poetry doesn't have to rhyme, but poetry that doesn't rhyme isn't really poetry to me it is just writing. I also think of songs. Songs have rhythm and contain a special meaning. Song artist's are able to communicate and connect to their audience by the beat and message the song conveys. My favorite poems are the short, simple ones. Poetry I have read in the past has been very complicated. There can be so many different interpretations. After taking AP Literature in high school, poetry became my least favorite literature to read. I guess I take things to literal, because I had a hard time finding the figurative meaning. I hope through the time we spend on poetry I will gain a better persepctive of poetry.