FAQ

What is poetry?

Poetry is a condescending form of writing.

A literary imaginative exploration of concepts, motifs, and intimate, interpersonal, and planetary challenges.

Poetry is an exploitation of emotion.

Of author experience.

Of reader desire to connect.

Of the predictability of the human condition.

Poetry is communication intentionally designed for

scholars, philosophers, and sociopaths. 

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Does poetry have to rhyme?

In short, no. 

But

In order to attain proper and professional levels of composition, 

poetry must always rhyme. 

This is the original form of classical poetry

and aids in the flow and rhythm of the piece. 

Some modern “poetry” does not rhyme 

but is often not taken seriously.

Who can read poetry?

Anyone can read poetry

so long as they understand it.

Is poetry a reliable source of information?

No. Poets are all liars. 

Some lie in their writing. 

Some lie about themselves.

Some lie to themselves.

Unless using as a source for:

-hyperbole

-simile

-metaphor

-irony

Do not rely on poetry or poets as a source of information.