The subject of poetry is a controversial issue. At one stage or another, every man woman or child will be faced with the issue of poetry. While it has been acknowledged that it has an important part to play in the development of man, there are just not enough blues songs written about poetry. Inevitably poetry is often misunderstood by so called 'babies', who are likely to form a major stronghold in the inevitable battle for hearts and minds. Complex though it is I shall now attempt to provide an exaustive report on poetry and its numerous 'industries'.
Social Factors
While some scholars have claimed that there is no such thing as society, this is rubbish. When Lance Bandaner said 'twelve times I've traversed the ocean of youthful ambition but society still collects my foot prints' [1] he created a monster which society has been attempting to tame ever since. Both tyranny and democracy are tried and questioned. Yet poetry demonstrates a coherent approach, something so lacking in our culture, that it is not recognised by all.
Some analysts have been tempted to disregard poetry. I haven't. To put it simply, people like poetry.
Economic Factors
The preceding section may have shed some light on society but to really understand man you must know how he spends his money. We will study the Custard-Not-Mustard model, which I hope will be familiar to most readers.
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There is no longer a need to argue the importance of poetry, it is clear to see that the results speak for themselves. The question which surfaces now is, how? Seemingly the cost of living looms over poetry this cannot be a coincidence. The economic policy spectrum is seeing a period of unprecedented growth.
Political Factors
No man is an island, but what of politics? Comparing current political thought with that held just ten years ago is like comparing chalk and cheese.
In the words of the uncompromising Augstin Bootlegger 'I don't believe in ghosts, but I do believe in democracy.' [2] Considered by many to be one of the 'Founding Fathers' of poetry, his words cannot be over-looked. Both spectacular failure and unequaled political accomplishment may be accredited to poetry.
Since the Renaissance poetry has become more and more prevalent. May it continue.
Conclusion
We can say with certainty poetry is, to use the language of the streets 'Super Cool.' It questions, 'literally' plants seeds for harvest, and it brings the best out in people.
I will leave you with the words of Hollywood's Macaulay Garfunkel: 'I would say without a shadow of a doubt: poetry ROCKS!!! [3]
[1] Lance Bandaner - Adventurous Spirit - 1993 See-Saw Publishing
[2] Bootlegger - Take It! - 1961 Viva Books