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Guest post by Olamide Shobowale What is Poetry? Poetry strings words together with intensity to express feelings and ideas using a unique style and rhythm to describe a place or tell a story. It sparks the imagination and resonates with our emotions. Poetry has been in existence for almost four thousand years and is still relevant today. It is an integral part of art and culture. Even though poetry is boundless, there are different types. The Oakwood Literature Festival. The festival is a not-for-profit annual festival launched in 2018, aimed at promoting books, reading culture, and ‘bringing readers and authors together…

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Poetry and Us

Guest Post By Charlotte Howes What is poetry? So, what is poetry? A brief look into the soul perhaps? Or maybe a way of expression? The only thing for sure is that poetry is unique to all who read and write it. One thing that cannot be denied is that there will be a poem for everybody. Whether it’s a melancholic traditional poem written with a strict format, or a contemporary, more free verse style.  Successful Poets Throughout history, famous poets have become successful exclusively through their poetry. From William Blake to the contemporary Jamie Thrasivoulou. Every person’s life is touched…

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