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Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 10:35pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
Yesterday, I heard someone, a friend say in a possible attempt to rebuke poetry and poets, that she was a scientist and that through science only, the world could be cured of it's problems. Ishilove's reply to the friend reminded me of a long article I had once written in a reply to someone who had asked me what importance poetry had in our lives. Although, unfortunately, the asker never did see my reply to his question, I feel a reason to post my long reply here, for those who also might feel that there is no need for poetry in this modern world, and all we need are scientists. Enjoy. Poetry is vital language. Poetry relies on the writer's feelings, history and perceptions, so every person has the background needed to write poems. Because poetry draws on the senses and the senses give deep access to memories and feelings, poetry writing is relevant and interesting.Ayamlaykorn 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 10:38pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
[b]Lol. This thread has actually showed me the true intelligence level of some people I once considered super-duper intelligent. Why would any sane person see just a topic name and rush to reply? Why do many of these people don't understand what the word 'could' means? Did they not go to primary school ? Why can't they see from my post that the nearest reference I made to 'science' in my post is explaining how Britannica would explain the word 'elephant' to how poetry would explain it without favouring one over the other? It's all so pathetic seeing some of the replies on this thread. I almost cried when one said: "all these arts students on Nairaland". The slowpoke doesn't understand that most of the poets here on Nairaland are actually students of science. We need more of these threads, where the intelligent conclusions of intelligent men would vividly showcase their intelligence. To all thise who called me names, I'd advise you to forget what a moderator changed my topic name to, or the topic name itself, and just read what I wrote and learn. Yeah, learn. More than a hundred of them. Heartbreaking. [/b] Ayamlaykorn 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by AfricanApple(f): 10:50pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
laykorn:plus herald9 |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 10:54pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
AfricanApple:Lol. Herald9, you too come and read wo! Emyben, join us too. Abeg Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by joseph1832(m): 10:55pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
I believe every field of study is important and has a specific role to play in our everyday lives. To me its all about balance, for without balance, chaos is bound to ensue. Laykorn is you watch movies try and the 'The Philosophers'. You'll understand deep insight about why having different field of study is so important!. 5 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by joseph1832(m): 10:57pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
I believe every field of study is important and has a specific role to play in our everyday lives. To me its all about balance, for without balance, chaos is bound to ensue. Laykorn if you watch movies try and watch 'The Philosophers'. You'll understand and get deep insight about why having different field of study is so important!. 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 11:02pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
joseph1832:Yes. Jopseph, I'll try to watch it. I'm a 'scientist' myself too and many, if not most of the poets here on Nairaland. (Ir eneony's usage) |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 11:07pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
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Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 11:16pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
Japhet04: Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by herald9: 11:33pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
AfricanApple: laykorn: Una wicked o...I almost finished that guy before una wake me Mah go finish am brb #sleeps 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by herald9: 11:57pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
Poetry is purely for entertainment... Just like music...shea music is 'advanced' poetry sef... not naija own o It's just for relaxing your mind or making you think deep...Unfortunately, poetry can't solve any of the world's problem...just like music, you can use poems to call people's attention to that particular thing...and That's all... Another thing is...poetry doesn't have a universal language... If you translate it from one language to another, it looses it's form and meaning... And some poems are damn hard to decipher Meanwhile science is a broad subject...I don't even need to elucidate... you can see the wonders of science all around you... So poetry is just another form of entertainment... Science is serious business 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 12:01am On Jan 16, 2015 |
herald9:Lol. If Hitler had read poems, the World Wars would never have happened. Ayamlaykorn 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by herald9: 12:14am On Jan 16, 2015 |
laykorn: Who said so oo... Do you know whether he gained inspirations from the poems written for Napoleon and his various victories in battles? 6 Likes |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by texanomaly(f): 12:25am On Jan 16, 2015 |
laykorn: Hitler did read and write poetry. 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by texanomaly(f): 12:28am On Jan 16, 2015 |
The Mother “When your mother has grown older, When her dear, faithful eyes no longer see life as they once did, When her feet, grown tired, No longer want to carry her as she walks - Then lend her your arm in support, Escort her with happy pleasure. The hour will come when, weeping, you Must accompany her on her final walk. And if she asks you something, Then give her an answer. And if she asks again, then speak! And if she asks yet again, respond to her, Not impatiently, but with gentle calm. And if she cannot understand you properly Explain all to her happily. The hour will come, the bitter hour, When her mouth asks for nothing more.” Adolf Hitler, 1923 10 Likes |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 12:28am On Jan 16, 2015 |
texanomaly:Really Let me do a search. I need to read his poems Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by texanomaly(f): 12:29am On Jan 16, 2015 |
laykorn: ^^^ |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 12:30am On Jan 16, 2015 |
texanomaly:Wow! This is the good side of Hitler he penned down. I'm amazed. Ayamlaykorn 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by texanomaly(f): 12:32am On Jan 16, 2015 |
As he walks from house to house Knocking on strangers' doors With his oak mandolin Playing his simple song. And in his song, in his song Pure as the radiance of the sun Grand Truth can be heard Of lofty sublime dreams. The hearts that turned into stone Are forced to beat once more For many he ignited Reason That once slumbered on in Darkness. But instead of bestowing on him glory The people of his land Brought the outcast Poison in a cup. They told him "Damn you! Drink! Drain it to the bottom Your song is strange to us Your truth we do not need." ~Joseph Stalin 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by OMA4U(m): 12:51am On Jan 16, 2015 |
Laykorn, three words for you: God bless you. With a critical look, Poetry is as important as Science. No condescension! 1 Like |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by texanomaly(f): 1:47am On Jan 16, 2015 |
OMA4U: He didn't say "as" important. He said "more" important. I agree with Joseph1832. There needs to be balance in all things. |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 1:58am On Jan 16, 2015 |
I am sorry Laykorn. The last time I conversed with you was like a waste of time. I don't intend to get involved in such anymore. |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 6:08am On Jan 16, 2015 |
texanomaly:These poems are making me understand something I never did about these two guys. Ayamlaykorn |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 6:09am On Jan 16, 2015 |
texanomaly: Brandnew2: @Brandnew2...This is not nice...pls apologize @Texanomaly...It is common knowledge that POETS don't live their POEMS. I for one can write a sizzling love poem, sitting lone and grumpy in my room That Hitler writes, only points to a certain level of intelligence which manifested in horrible dimensions. BTW Laykorn, I don't know what the tussle is all about, saying poetry is more important than Science is like saying the mouth is more important than the nose. I am a Physicist who loves and know Physics and Mathematics yet Poetry comes naturally to me. I did not learn poetry or how to write them; I just write. IMO, no subject is more important than the other. They are parts of a whole. Good morning Guys 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by MrPresident1: 6:21am On Jan 16, 2015 |
Poetry is more important than science kwa? Odiegwu. Like saying E=mc2 is less important than twinkle twinkle little star, right? That's what you mean, right? 10 Likes |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 6:22am On Jan 16, 2015 |
standd:Let him tussle with himself o! No apologies for that. Good morning Gordon of the North. |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by jingh(f): 6:22am On Jan 16, 2015 |
everything has its advantage |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Lordmykel(m): 6:22am On Jan 16, 2015 |
When the pen,ink and paper you use in writing poems were created by science. Shm for you @ Laykorn. Imagine, someone is saying "why poetry is better than your life". Lolz all this arts students on Nairaland sef. Imagine... this is a high level of rubbish, i couldnt read all this. chai, here posting sh't without knowing that planet earth has only 4.5 billion years to live. Chai poets will say its a lie, see their block heads 2 Likes |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 6:24am On Jan 16, 2015 |
MrPresident1: Lmao @Twinkle Twinkle little star I could write you a poem that will make you empty your account for me. |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by Nobody: 6:26am On Jan 16, 2015 |
Lordmykel: U for Ututupoyoyo Space booker, you are the ozuru yarning dust on my birthday thread the last time? I don catch you now |
Re: Opinion: Why Poetry Is Important, And Could Be More Important Than Science by okon11: 6:27am On Jan 16, 2015 |
for your pocket |
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