Why Poetry Matters

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Do dreams matter? Does hope matter? Does truth matter? Many of the most important and most essential components of a rich, flourishing, meaningful and worthwhile life lie beyond the categorization and measurement conventionally demanded and practiced in contemporary discourse. Poetry is one of these essentials of human life! From the earliest days of an infant's life, lullabies, stories and nursery rhymes are offered by the caregiver in a spirit of comfort and love. The child experiences far … [Read more...]