Can Poetry Matter
Before this class I never thought much about poetry. I appreciated it but what I thought was does it rhyme or not. There are old poets from centuries ago to modern day poets. I never realized how complicated poetry can be, and how diverse. What it means to the people who write it. It’s sad that it isn’t as popular as it once was, but I think that it has expanded into different genres. From the movies like we saw in class to music, like rap. In Dana Gioia essay she talks of the subcultures that are still thriving even though they have diminished. I think that poetry has an important place in today’s society, along with all other art forms. Especially because of the history it holds. Poets from long ago give us an insight into our past. The details of everyday life from those times can enrich our lives today. If people would take time to appreciate this from of recorded history they could learn a lot.
One night when I was working on one of my poetry blogs my 7 year old son asked me what I was doing. I told him I had to write a sonnet for school. I explained to him what it was and asked him if he wanted to help me. He started to create a poem for me, so I typed it. It was a great moment for me to see him learn about poetry. I think it’s important for kids in schools exposed to different kinds of poetry. It’s a great avenue to learning to read. Rhyming helps us to remember. Here a short segment of my son’s poem:
When days pass my heart beats wide
It would be wider if I had someone inside
Then I met someone bright and tall
Her eyes sparkled so like gold
I didn't realize it, but I base a lot of my opinions on whether a poem rhymes or not as well. I'm disappointed in myself for not appreciating such a culturally rich art form, but I just can't make myself get into it.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing about my stance on poetry, is I love writing it. I just can't get into other poets.
I love that you turned something, like a class assignment, into a really cool learning lesson for your child. His poem was awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt is awesome that you expand your son's knowledge.
As a teacher, this sort of sharing makes my heat happy. I think it's really up to a grassroots effort to spread an appreciation for poetry. Any time, a student shares an assigned reading with a spouse, friend, child, co-worker, etc., it's one more potential reader of literature. That's probably being too hopeful, but thanks for letting me be hopeful :)
ReplyDeleteIt was great that you added your kid's poetry. I didn't think of kids at all when doing this blog entry
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