OUIRKY, Irrevernt, upredictable, practical and insightful, this energetic,look nbounces around the notion that poetry is not so easily defined. What is poetry? Who are poets and by the hell do we need poetry for. ? You probably know what a poem is , and you've probably been to readings or workshops . You have may read poetry on stage too. If you aren't at least doing that, than you may want to reconsider becoming a Poet. Yet I hesitate to dissuade you even then because poetry. Is impervious to much of what other forums especially expect. Unfortunately, we tend to allow things too pass in poetry that make it and poets look sloppy and idealistic. Some sections will provide explication which is needed to make sure you get what you're writing . Trends in poetry . The value of workshops, what and how to reading. inventory of films, poems and books about poetry