it is a talent . I think that every generation has created their own unique style of poetry, and for mine it's slam. Many poems, especially contemporary ones, do not rhyme or follow a particular rhythm. it need to come from the heart. reasons. Making poetry available and fun for children is an important part of a child’s education. Know the rules before you can break them. Some people acquire this art . So I've been meaning to write a post on why I think there's value in poetry for a long while, but it was still simmering in me until I received this message on Facebook from Aleathia Drehmer, a poetry advocate who lives in New York: Robert, I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do with the PAD challenges. Derived from the Latin word literature meaning "writing formed with letters," literature most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and … Poetry can or doesn't have to rhyme . What do you think was the author's purpose of writing this poem "A La Juventud Filipina" - 6791443 purpose of writing poetry there would be different . As parents, we may know that reading is important but not stop to think about the value of poetry. They are groups of lines put together to enhance the meaning or rhythm of the poem. It’s totally fine to deviate from standard rules if it serves a purpose—you just need to do whatever you’re doing intentionally. Poetry is a vast subject, as old as history, present wherever religion is present, … as well as art. “In poetry, punctuation serves as the conductor. Maybe you want to mostly follow punctuation rules, but you have a certain line you want read a certain way. And still, you go. Second question first: stanzas are used much like paragraphs in prose to separate and enhance ideas. Children really do benefit from positive experiences with poetry. 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