Articles Worth Reading about the Relevance of Poetry

We came across some very interesting articles in The New York Times, that is worth the read for poets, writers and poetry enthusiasts. After reading them, tell us what you think. Does poetry matter? Click on the titles to read the articles.

Earning Our Laurel Leaves by Sandra Beasley 

Wipe That Smirk Off Your Poem by Tracy K. Smith

Poems Hold the Mysteries of the Present, Dreams of the Future by David Biespiel