people who think poetry should be strict/dont like or appreciate poetry

– to show that poetry can be moving, emotional, and educational
– slams people who hate poetry because they dont understand it

– Poetry is educational and meaningful if you understand it

– free verse

sassy, condescending, sly, tongue and cheek

contemplative, empowered/passionate, irritated

– compares poetry to “imaginary gardens with real toads in them” to show they are fake stories but the people, emotions, and issues are real

– fragmented stanzas, not traditional