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Do some self-reflection and talk to some of your family members and/or friends. Based on this informal collection of ideas, why do you think poetry is not as popular as novels or non-fiction books in general? Why do most people not read poetry for fun? If you want, you can also do some online research about this topic.

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Poetry is so important because it helps us understand and appreciate the world around us. Poetry’s strength lies in its ability to shed a “sideways” light on the world, so the truth sneaks up on you. No question about it. Poetry teaches us how to live. Poetry is like the Windex on a grubby car window

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