Four good reasons to write poetry - and not only

   

 1. Challenge

Poetry, and writing in general, will challenge you in ways unimaginable. From tasks that seem easy such as: finding a rhyme, finding words or topics to more complex tasks like being able to express yourself without making it sound sloppy or too much, poetry will challenge you greatly… and frustrate you from time to time but it's worth it.

      

2. Improvement

You’ll notice that the more you write and read the better you’ll get at expressing yourself and talking to others. The brain is like any other muscles - in the sense that, in order for it to work properly it must be stretched from time to time… and poetry will do just that. You might think it’s easy now but just wait until you get started.

      

3. Therapy

Sometimes the best form of therapy is writing, whether it’s poetry, diary keeping or any other form of writing. Personally, writing is the only form of therapy that works for me. In my darkest hours the only thing that I’m capable of doing is writing. Usually we tend to run away or try to ignore our problems or the things that are eating us alive from the inside (like the nagging voice), but poetry and writing can help you overcome those things by making it easier to deal with them, and maybe even provide creative solutions to your problems . Sometimes we only find enough courage to let out our inner demons and insecurities by writing, painting, meditating or any other form of . Either way, writing is a great form of therapy.

4. Fun

Poetry can be entertaining and fun as well, it’s only a matter of choice. Poetry can be used as an effective ice breaker or a great contest theme. Really, the possibilities are endless.

Wishing you the best,

Rachel