Does it matter?More than ever.
It's National Poetry Month in the US. While poetry may not stop the war in Iraq or immediately put foods in the mouths of hungry children, at its best it stands as a clear counterpoint to the world's ills. Poetry moves, informs, enlightens, and reminds us of the upper reaches and sacred depths to which and through which humankind is capable of traveling. You can find a lot of poetic celebration at the American Academy of Poets website. And more to come soon on this blog. . . . .
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