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THE USE OF THE POETIC FACULTY

What is the use of reading/writing poetry? Well, for one thing reading/writing poetry requires the reader/poet to ponder and meditate. This is one literary genre that slows us down and helps us to truly observe the world.

Now, that’s a good thing in our world of instant communication—blogs included!—and fast food.