Poetry and lyrics are very similar. Making words bounce off a page.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
People used to say poems were different to songs but I don't think they are.
I can find some way to make poetry out of my life's experiences.
People can put their best poems straight onto the web.
If you like the precision and concision of poetry, a page of prose is unsatisfying in a certain way. And poetry is so direct.
Poetry surrounds us everywhere, but putting it on paper is, alas, not so easy as looking at it.
When poetry separates from song, then the words have to carry all the rhythm themselves; they have to do all the work. They can't rely on the singing voice.
Poetry is of so subtle a spirit, that in the pouring out of one language into another it will evaporate.
Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production.
One difference between poetry and lyrics is that lyrics sort of fade into the background. They fade on the page and live on the stage when set to music.
Poetry and prayer are very similar.