I’m curious about the reading’s thought that depression or addiction doesn’t make someone a better poet. Of course there is no way to compare poetry. But, I would argue with the reading that experiences such as struggles, accomplishments, love, grief, etc, can make a poet better. It provides them with the ability to connect with others through shared experiences. It helps people feel not so alone. It can give those a voice who might not be able to speak up. Besides this, it also helps connect people in a way that it makes them feel what the writer is feeling. A good poet leaves an impression. 

Something I found helpful is that a good poet must be human. I couldn’t agree more. With AI coming into this generation, this world lacks humanity. The world is getting lazy and forgetting what true passion is. They forget that you’re supposed to struggle. No one and nothing is perfect. We must fail to improve. It takes blood, sweat, and tears to accomplish something like writing a poem. And along with that comes patience. 

What I found really interesting was the entirety of the first page. Carl Jung, a psychologist, has the idea that the world consists of both good and evil. While the hidden part of our identities is called our shadow self. When we are young, our personal shadow begins to form in the unconscious mind. We take into consideration what others around us think and feel. Unfortunately, the majority of people will look to see what is most acceptable in the world today. This includes behaviors, language, clothing, music, the list goes on. We seek approval and attention from others. The part of our identity that we don’t see fit becomes hidden in the shadows. It’s important to stay true to who you are. Not to forget that hidden identity. Denying its existence can cause problems within yourself.