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I will look into those poets. I want to read more poetry but it’s been hard knowing where to start. The Bible definitely has some amazing poetry! I think studying writing and poetry has made me appreciate the Bible’s literary qualities so much more. Ecclesiastes is probably my favorite–although I suppose it’s more poetic prose.

Well, I remember I did learn a little about poetry starting in third grade, I believe, and I did not like it. I think it’s because I was being taught poetic techniques and not really reading any poetry. And for a third grader (probably anyone actually) that’s pretty boring. I haven’t studied poetry too in-depth in school, but I have had the privilege of reading the great epics and other classic works that are written in verse. My personal poetry writing is sporadic and ranges from the silly to the serious. It tends to rhyme, because I personally like rhyme or at least some rhythm, but I’m trying to learn other forms. If it doesn’t rhyme, it probably has some repetition. Just this year actually, I wrote five poems inspired by The Scarlet Letter. They could use a lot of work, but I am proud I was able to finish a project for once.

I think I’ve been digging deeper into poetry recently because of music. Well-written lyrics are incredibly inspiring to me.

Are you familiar with William Cowper’s poetry? I’ve read a few of his poems and I really love his life story.