Poetry has been a healing tool since the shamans, who chanted poetry for the wellbeing of the tribe. In modern times, Freud recognized the genuis of poetry: ‘Not I, but the poet discovered the unconscious,’ he said.
Today, people read and write poetry especially during contemplative periods of their lives, crises, or times of great excitement--when mourning or falling in love.
If you are interested in writing poetry, for healing or selfexpression, try these tips:
● Create some time alone and write for five minutes continuously. Don’t stop to think, write whatever
comes into your head.
● An hour later, go through what you have written and underline anything interesting.
● If you’re searching for inspiration, pick a colour and list every association that springs to mind.
● Or try thinking about how you would like things to be. Write a list in the form: I wish I had, I wish
