Writing poetry, to some, is a hobby. Many others might consider writing poetry not only fun but also a kind of “mental exercise”.
Actually, writing poetry is more than just a hobby or fun. It is a way that we come to terms with the vicissitude of life and understanding its intricacies.
To say the least, nothing feels better than finding the right sequence of words to describe our feelings and experiences, whether you write for just yourself or for an audience.
In as much as we all have our own divergent reasons why we write poetry, it would be pertinent to consider a few of the most compelling reasons for writing poetry. These reasons among others are: self-expression, letting your feelings out, sharing your experience(s), keeping hope alive, and for therapy.
Writing poetry enables you to express yourself. You can turn what you are passionate about into poetry. Almost everyone has something important to say. Poetry can give you a way to communicate your message and even share it with others.
Apart from these, poetry writing can help you let out your feelings. If you are having trouble organizing your thoughts, writing them down in the form of poetry can be a good way to discover how you are feeling and form a plan for the future. For example, if you have gone through a kidnap, break-up or divorce, or death of husband/wife or loved ones, etc, you are probably feeling all sorts of emotions at once – betrayal, sadness, anger, heartbreak, revenge, bitterness, etc. If you take the time to sit down and write a poem, you will be able to reflect and sort out your emotions.
Again, writing poetry enables you to share your experiences. We all go through different and unique experiences in our lives. Chances are, you have been through something that someone else will never go through or experience. Help others to understand your own unique perspective on life through your own unique poetry and share what makes you so special.
Furthermore, it keeps hope alive. While some cultures have room for skepticism or nihilism, in other territories, poetry is a living hope. It is a vision and a voice to the voiceless.
Poetry also serves as a therapy. Instead of keeping your emotions about a bad day or date bottled up inside, let your frustration, anger, bitterness and sadness out on paper. In some cases, taking the time to write a poem can help to ground you and provide you with a therapy.
So, when next you are faced with life challenges, consider writing poetry because you will never regret it.
5 Reasons Why I Write Poetry
There are many reasons
as to why I write poetry -- specifically, spoken word poetry. I started
writing it about three or four years ago, just for fun. Over the past
couple of years, I have developed a strong love for poetry writing. Here
are some of the reasons why I write poetry (and why you might want to
try it, too).
1. I write poetry to escape, and to clear my head.
Writing poetry gives me a place to get all of my thoughts, my fears, and my worries, out of my head, off my shoulders, and onto paper. This gives me a way to relieve myself of stress, and gives me a chance to start over on whatever project I am working on. It also gives me a way to escape from the "real world" - so to speak - even if it is just for a moment or two.
2. I write poetry to tell a story.
Sometimes, my poetry comes out as a story. Usually, all poetry tells a story. For me, my poetry tells the story of my life, and tells the story of whatever the moment brings. Sometimes that story is sad, and sometimes it is a happy one, but it is a story nonetheless. Quite a bit of the time, my stories are either something that has actually happened to me, or to someone I know. However, sometimes, even if I do not mean it too, my poetry tells a story.
3. I write poetry to clear my head.
Being able to get whatever is on my mind onto paper helps me stop thinking about whatever is going on. It gives me a chance to clear my head and completely start over. This especially helps whenever I am extremely stressed out -- like during midterms or during finals week. As I stated in my first point, my poetry gives me a chance to escape from the "real world," and climb inside my thoughts for a moment. When I put my thoughts onto paper, I feel refreshed and motivated to keep working on whatever I need to work on.
4. I write poetry because I enjoy it.
I know not everyone enjoys writing poetry, or even writing in general, but I really enjoy it. Writing poetry has become a new found love of mine, and it has quickly developed into a hobby that takes nothing more than pen and paper (or a Word document or a Google doc). I enjoy writing poetry because I love telling stories, and I absolutely love writing.
5. Lastly, I write poetry because it helps me relax.
Much like how reading or music helps other people relax, writing poetry helps me relax. Again, part of the reason it helps me relax, is because at the end of the day, I can write and get everything out of my head and onto paper. I have found that being able to do this helps me distress and helps me get a good night's sleep. If you choose to start writing poetry, it may help you sleep better, too.
1. I write poetry to escape, and to clear my head.
Writing poetry gives me a place to get all of my thoughts, my fears, and my worries, out of my head, off my shoulders, and onto paper. This gives me a way to relieve myself of stress, and gives me a chance to start over on whatever project I am working on. It also gives me a way to escape from the "real world" - so to speak - even if it is just for a moment or two.
2. I write poetry to tell a story.
Sometimes, my poetry comes out as a story. Usually, all poetry tells a story. For me, my poetry tells the story of my life, and tells the story of whatever the moment brings. Sometimes that story is sad, and sometimes it is a happy one, but it is a story nonetheless. Quite a bit of the time, my stories are either something that has actually happened to me, or to someone I know. However, sometimes, even if I do not mean it too, my poetry tells a story.
3. I write poetry to clear my head.
Being able to get whatever is on my mind onto paper helps me stop thinking about whatever is going on. It gives me a chance to clear my head and completely start over. This especially helps whenever I am extremely stressed out -- like during midterms or during finals week. As I stated in my first point, my poetry gives me a chance to escape from the "real world," and climb inside my thoughts for a moment. When I put my thoughts onto paper, I feel refreshed and motivated to keep working on whatever I need to work on.
4. I write poetry because I enjoy it.
I know not everyone enjoys writing poetry, or even writing in general, but I really enjoy it. Writing poetry has become a new found love of mine, and it has quickly developed into a hobby that takes nothing more than pen and paper (or a Word document or a Google doc). I enjoy writing poetry because I love telling stories, and I absolutely love writing.
5. Lastly, I write poetry because it helps me relax.
Much like how reading or music helps other people relax, writing poetry helps me relax. Again, part of the reason it helps me relax, is because at the end of the day, I can write and get everything out of my head and onto paper. I have found that being able to do this helps me distress and helps me get a good night's sleep. If you choose to start writing poetry, it may help you sleep better, too.
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