Thursday, February 25, 2010

Definition of Poetry

Poetry-
noun
1.
the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
2.
literary work in metrical form; verse.
3.
prose with poetic qualities.
4.
poetic qualities however manifested: the poetry of simple acts and things.
5.
poetic spirit or feeling: The pianist played the prelude with poetry.
6.
something suggestive of or likened to poetry: the pure poetry of a beautiful view on a clear day.

In my own opinion I believe poetry is an expression of emotion about an event or happening in aperson's life.

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