Doesn't everybody hate poetry?

It's National Poetry Month, I'm happy that many people are embracing and celebrating their inner poet. The world could do with more poetry. More good poetry, I should say. I'm especially excited that schools are involved in National Poetry Month, I can only remember a handful of times that we studied poems/poetry in school when I was growing up.



Not everyone is happy to be studying poetry this month. For an assignment, one student wrote a poem, his topic? How much he hates poetry! This poem has been getting a bit of attention recently, and rightfully so. This 5th grader took the time to express his feelings and hatred of poetry with great imagery.

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Usually when asked to do an assignment that was less than appealing students put in minimal effort, instead of writing a cookie cutter "I have a dog named spot, he likes to run a lot" style poem, Panajotis expressed his disgust and anger in a creative (and visual) way.

No Panajotis, everyone does not hate poetry, but we're glad that you chose to share how much you do. I would love to see your creativity at work with something you do enjoy!