Poetry?

[carahmellow]

Here's a discussion, 

1. why do you like poetry?
I love it for the relatability and feelings it brings up. The first poem that ever changed me was by Maia Mayor... it was called Perfcect. I rememebr seeing her perform it in a youtube video, and I was awstruck. It was the only poem that made me cry... to this day I have watched it over and over again... I think this is why I prefer a conversational/spoken word poetry because you can really see and understand the author's feelings. Its so cool to see them share the poem the way it was intended. It can be so powerful. 
2. why do you like writing poetry?
Its like a puzzle. I'm not a sudoku girl... but I love puzzling out the perfect poem. Taking words out and putting words in. Trying to reform sentences to make it work better. it's so much fun, and then when you're finished you can share it. Its like an art piece that feels like a puzzle... best of both worlds.'
3. how are the answers to those two questions connected—even if implicit within the answers?
I have always seen poetry as one of those things that... if you write it, you like to read it.... and If you read it, you like to write it. It's one and the same.. and it makes the poetry community feel really safe, and kind of niche. It's art, and I love being able to share it with others because we both understand the puzzle behind the art, thats what makes it interesting and fun to read.... although, I dislike it when it gets too pretentious.