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Many centuries ago, poetry was one of the highest art forms. People were so entranced by rhythmic meters and romantic words that poets recited with immense passion. In the days of yore, they would spend time analyzing every nook and cranny of these writings for their true significance. It was quite the popular subject. Alas, times are not the same anymore. Poetry books are hard to come by, and many people cannot even name a living poet. Does that mean that poetry is dying? Perhaps poetry as society thinks of it is going out of style, but the art as a whole has actually evolved into something much greater. Poetry is not dead, but rather, it has been transformed into the likes of song lyrics, and it has been included in numerous novels for a pleasurable reading experience.
Unfortunately, several traditional poets do not accept that modern day songs are largely what poetry has evolved into. The majority of songs today still express feelings through rhythmic meters, and they have a deeper essence that what is said on the surface. Likewise, they still provoke feeling, thought, and discussion, much like …show more content…

In countless popular book series, such as Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, poetry is used as a plot device, often in the form of prophecies. These prophecies often foretell future events, which makes them perfect for the analysis of characters and plot. This shows that even today, poetry can be intelligently written outside of songs. However, the poetry of today also has the benefit of not having to be dissected to be enjoyed. For example, in the Trials of Apollo, a highly popular addition to the aforementioned Percy Jackson series, there is a haiku at the beginning of each chapter. Indeed, people find these humorous and interesting without having to needlessly take it apart phrase by phrase. To ignore the positive effects modern day poetry has had, simply because it is not enjoyed as it once was, is

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