Title: What is the purpose of poetry? - Quora
Headings: What is the purpose of poetry?
What is the purpose of poetry?
POETRY:

Content: People who write poetry feel listened to and not judged. People who write poetry exercise insight and sensitivity, sometimes in profound and illuminating ways. The act of creating poetry reinforces ego strengths, including realizations about who I am, what I think, what my life has been like, what I want, and what I can accomplish. Writing poetry is a natural process for people in pain. Writing poetry is a natural process for people who are developing an identity and/or seeking understanding. Poetry provides a safe and private experience, with individual control over the outcome. Poetry provides a basis for greater interpersonal communication about personal issues and for stronger relationships. People who write poetry use a variety of cognitive skills. In an appropriately structured program, poetry can be used by individuals with severe emotional difficulties and/or poor cognitive skills. Writing a poem is a concrete accomplishment.