What is Poetry Poetry is a way of expressing oneself through words. Poetry has been an insight into the history of many past events. Poetry allows the reader to understand the writer’s situation. It draws emotions from the reader that would not normally have been felt if the writer had not intended. Poets use different techniques to suit the needs of his audience or just to suit his own needs. These devices allow the writer to create an atmosphere. The purpose of poetry is to draw the inner emotions either from the writer or the audience. In history class, we can explore the events of the past, but the poetry written by the people living during these events allow us