What is poetry?

There are many definitions of poetry from the concrete dictionary definition to the definitions we as writers give. I would define poetry as a way of painting emotions and concepts with words. How would you define poetry?

National Poetry Month

Welcome to National Poetry Month! I am a day late on my introduction post (we had a family birthday yesterday) but I am super excited it is finally here! I hope everyone is filling their days with poetry. I am participating in the poem a day challenge. I have written a poem of negation so far and am about to begin the second poem of the month. Best wishes.