Poetry can often channel grief, pain, solidarity, and resistance in ways that everyday language can’t.
Black Lives Matter: Six Poems
While browsing through other blogs, I found this article and thought it was important to share.
Admittedly, I have never been a huge fan of poetry. I admire those who can express themselves through poetry. I never could. I’m much, much too verbose!
I have to give a background and premise everything. Then I detail the basis for my thoughts. Finally, I reach my conclusion. Blame law school!
So, No, I personally could never use poetry as my form of expression. These authors, however, do so beautifully.
