“Understand that poetry is not meant to be understood”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
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Poetry often doesn't have a single clear meaning. Think of it like a painting; everyone sees something different and has their own feelings about it. For example, when you listen to a song, you might focus on the melody and how it makes you feel rather than the specific words. Similarly, poetry is about the emotions and ideas it brings up, not about finding a strict interpretation. Instead of trying to figure out exactly what the poet meant, focus on how the poem makes you feel and what memories or thoughts it brings up for you. Using this approach, you can enjoy and appreciate poetry more fully, letting it be an experience rather than a puzzle to be solved.
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