The Effect of Poetry Many people don't appreciate poetry because they feel that they are not exposed to it. Times are different today; with the invention of television and computers, people don't often pick up a book and read it. When they do decide to read, not many pick up poetry to read. People fail to realize that they are exposed to poetry on a daily basis everytime they turn on the radio. Poetry, to both poet and reader, is based on all the most extreme emotions from utter bliss to extreme despondency. Losing loved ones is hard for everyone involved. It is a sad and scary experience for those wh