Writing Poetry vs Writing About Poetry
When reflecting on the similarities and differences between writing poetry and writing about poetry, I think I found there to be more differences and fewer similarities. The only thing I found similar between both was how they can stem from personal experiences even if it isn't specifically mentioned in the poem, or they can just be an outlet for creative ideas. As for the differences, I found writing about poetry to be much more difficult because you're giving your own interpretation of the poem and trying to prove your point. The reason I found writing about poetry to be difficult was because many people can have different interpretations of the same poem, and I believe that poems are written not to be argued but to be understood differently by different people. Personally I thought that writing poetry was much more enjoyable because it’s your own, and it can be used as a creative outlet to inadvertently discuss your own emotional troubles...