This article explores the profound impact poetry has had on the author's life, highlighting its ability to evoke emotions, offer comfort during challenging times, and inspire a sense of hope and affirmation.
“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.” So wrote Sylvia Plath. With just those few words, I am transported to a place of hope and affirmation.
Take this string of pearls from a letter by the American artist Georgia O’Keeffe, whose words stayed with me throughout a challenging summer,Quite. In just a few words, poetry or poetic words can capture a feeling or a sentiment so clearly. It is no coincidence that many people find themselves returning to poetry for the big moments in their lives: births, marriages and deaths. As they turn to others to help find the words, they are helped by the process of looking and being curious. And, as I have been, seeing the world anew once more.worked to succinctly sum up how I was feeling each time something I never expected about this new world happened.
Reading poetry becomes an art form when you are reading to small people, too. I remember hearing Julia Donaldson say how she liked the idea of helping knackered parents enjoy reading her books through her very pleasing rhymes. It really does make bedtime tick along when you are on your knees. Singing may even emerge.
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