Poetry saves lives. Poetry comforts. During the tragedies of 9/11, radio news reporters said that people were calling the station, asking for poetry. Short stories, comedy, and other forms of entertainment were not appropriate. They could not conquer the deep feelings of loss this country suffered. People reportedly were dusting off old books of poetry and turning to them for solace- for answers.
Poetry gives many of us ,who do not fit into society’s usual definition of normalcy, a place to call our own. We are all poets, you and I. If you feel, then you are a poet, whether you write or n more...
