Response Journal #7

At first, I thought poetry was extremely boring; especially counting syllables and annotating poems. I did not like strict guidelines to poems, either. Then, we studied free verse poetry and I finally had a better feel for poetry, what it meant, and why it was important. However, the topic that really gave me a true appreciation for it was slam poetry. The creative flow and energetic rhythms caught my attention. I can honestly say that not only has my knowledge of poetry increased during this class, but also my interest and appreciation.