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[quote=Anonymous]I write poetry, I have about 10 books out in the world, award winning poems and other accolades. I honestly don't think poetry is for everyone and I'd never try to convince someone to read it, if they're not inclined. Nor do I feel the need to explain why I read it. Why does anyone read anything? Cozy crime novels, thrillers, detective books, autobiographies, misery lit? Because everyone has a choice and different tastes to the next person, maybe. Traditionally, poetry has been a more intellectual and exclusive literary form, but in recent years its become more inclusive and wider-ranging in terms of social groups; racially, LGTBQ, disability, etc. There's the social media poets - Rupi Kaur and Brian Bilson who launched themselves on Instagram and Twitter. They have made millions of $$$ and become very well known among readers who wouldn't otherwise read poetry. [/quote]
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