“Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary.”
-Kahlil Gibran
Poetry is a beautiful form of expression. Unlike other literary forms, poetry creates a plethora of feelings and emotions, all abstract.
Did you know?
The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem in the world running in 1.8 million words!
Unbelievable?
Then check out a few other interesting facts on poems and poets that will blow your mind.
On the 21st of March, we celebrate World Poetry Day to recognize and create awareness around linguistic expressions among people from various cultures. Poetry is found in the history of every nation and brings people with shared values together. On March 21, UNESCO recognized the unique ability of poetry in capturing the creative spirit of the human mind.
You might not want to miss out on the 32 most iconic poems of the English language.
Let’s talk about haiku.
It’s a Japanese literary expression of unrhymed poetic form consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. Haiku emerged during the 17th century and attracts many people due to its defined form and theme.
Don’t miss out on these famous and most interesting haikus!
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