Poetry

Definition: A literary art in which words are used creatively to express feeling. Poetry takes many shapes and forms; often rhythmic and with rhyming schemes, poetry also uses figurative language and imagery to entertain the reader. Basically, a poem is a novel encapsulated into stanzas.

Example:

THE FOG comes
on little cat feet.
It sits looking
over harbor and city
on silent haunches
and then moves on

—"The Fog," Carl Sandburg 

Significance: Poetry is a means of expressing as much emotion in as little space possible. Like any kind of art form, poetry should be read, appreciated, enjoyed and studied.