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Poetry is an art form that can be used as a means to reduce stress. This
article is an attempt to explore poetry and a few poetic renderings to see
whether it can be used as a stress-buster. Of all literary forms of art,
poetry has its own flavor-meter, language, imagery, diction - all of which
combine to form what is known as the art of poetry. Selected extracts from
the greatest gems of poetry have been quoted. Stress is felt in modern
lives and the negativities of stress can pose serious health problems. Man
can overcome stress by using stress-relief devices like practicing yoga,
listening to music, or even reading poetry. Poetry is inspirational, creates
fantasy and can be used as a medium of diversion, relaxation and
optimism. Reading or rather reciting poetry can be a type of an effective
defense mechanism to divert the mind from negative stressful feelings.
Reading poetry develops understanding in perceiving self and others,
creativity, new ideas and insights, increase adaptability and ability to
express self. These criterions may help reduce stress. Some scientific studies
conducted worldwide with findings have been cited to show how poetry
has been used from the ancient times till now as a universal healer.