Poetry is simply defined by the Webster's Dictionary as "Metrical writing", or "Composition in verse". Literally, a fitting definition, but to the poet, an insult to the work. Simplicity is often considered the enemy to many poets. Poetry is a piece of writing with meaning, poetry can be set out in many different formats, and does not necessarily need to make complete sense. Poetry is whatever you want it to be, whatever it means to you personally and whatever it means to the poet. There are many different forms of poetry and many different devices that can be used with in a poem, these are called poetic devices. Poetry works in many ways, it can be found everywhere, in all its forms.

Poetry has many functions and forms, but can be found everywhere you look. Poetry is a great form of expression. It is one of the fine art forms that can still be found used widely in the modern world. More than just a few rhyming words, poetry is an art, a masterpiece, an expression of the human mind and feelings.

Poetry can be found anywhere and everywhere. Obviously poetry can be found in books and calibrations but many people over look poetry where it is most commonly found. We all listen to music in some form. Poetry is most common in the lyrics of the songs we all know and love. Poetry is the phrases we repeat over and over. Poetry is the line that gets stuck in our heads the whole day through. Another way poetry is used is in the advertisements

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