Significance of poetry
World Poetry Day 2023- Poetry, the highest form of literature, influences us because it shows different shades of human beings. In fact, poetry is one of the oldest arts, as well as a product of human imagination. It expresses various human emotions such as friendship, love, death, and others. Even today, poetry reigns supreme in literature because of its ability to influence the world. Poetry continues to trump other forms of literature such as novels, dramas, short stories, and so on.
Poetry is taught in schools and universities all over the world. The reason for this is that poetry can tap into students’ emotions and imagination. Poetry has been the dominant form of literature in English from Chaucer’s time to the Modern English period. Poetry has dominated other forms of English literature throughout its history, including the Romantic period, the Pre-Raphaelite period, the Metaphysical school of poets, the Classical Movement, and so on. As a result, poetry has a distinct place in English literature that other forms do not.
World Poetry Day
Every year on March 21, poets all over the world observe World Poetry Day. Poets are honoured on this day, oral poetry recital traditions are revived, poetry readings and writings are encouraged, poetry education is encouraged, poetry and other creative forms such as drama, dancing, music, and sculpture are brought together, and poetry is given more media exposure.
On World Poetry Day, we honour one of the most treasured cultural and linguistic expressions and manifestations of human existence. Poetry has been used throughout antiquity to communicate our shared humanity and ideals, transforming even the most basic of poems into an effective catalyst for conversation and harmony. Every year, World Poetry Day is one of the special days celebrated around the world. One of the goals or themes of World Poetry Day is to draw attention to the importance of poetry in the preservation of old languages, human growth in general, and raising global awareness.
As previously stated, poetry encouraged and motivated ancient military heroes, and poetry also empowered rebellious legends and their supporters throughout the Middle Ages. The majority of people around the world believe that poets from the past played an important role in the development of modern society. They used language in a variety of ways, which resulted in the richness and beauty of intellectual understanding and knowledge overall. World Poetry Day is widely celebrated among the general public, despite the fact that it is not observed as an official holiday elsewhere in the world.
The vast majority of people who are interested in this topic attend conferences and seminars hosted by both governmental and non-governmental organisations. If participants in these seminars are unable to participate, they can watch poetry performances on television or listen to their favourite poetry on the radio. Others share favourite couplets on social media, while editorials write articles lauding the importance of poetry while also suggesting the most appropriate subjects for poetry to address in the present moment.
History
“How can I describe my feelings for thee? “Count the ways.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning dedicated this famous sonnet to her husband Robert Browning, but her famous sonnet could just as easily be a declaration of love for poetry itself. We can all do it on March 21, World Poetry Day. On this date in 1999, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established. Poetry employs rhythms and imagery to evoke emotion and the reader’s imagination. Poetry can rhyme by employing long and short syllable metres.
Some poetry, known as “free verse,” does not use rhyme or metres. Poems are divided into stanzas, which are similar to paragraphs and can be as long as 12 lines. The first known poem, we believe, appeared 4,000 years ago in Babylon. Today, there are numerous types of poems to enjoy, such as haikus, limericks, sonnets, and ballads. Poetry is a lovely form of expression. No other type of literature elicits such a wide range of feelings and emotions as poetry. The earliest poetry is thought to have appeared with the “Epic of Gilgamesh” around 2000 B.C., but it is likely that poetry existed before literacy spread. Various types of poetry have been popular and transformed throughout history.
From sonnets to rap lyrics, the core purpose of poetry remains the same — to explore the human condition and invoke emotion through words. Poetry speaks to humanity’s existential quandaries, exhuming ideas from deep within. World Poetry Day is celebrated every year on March 21, celebrating a linguistic expression that people from all cultures can identify with. Poetry can be found in the history of every nation and brings us together through shared values and humanity. Even the most simple poems have the power to spark debate. UNESCO proposed and adopted the day in 1999, on the occasion of its 30th General Conference in Paris, to “give fresh recognition and impetus to national, regional, and international poetry movements.”