There are all different types of poems.
Some poems can be happy and some poems can be sad.
There are many poems that have a meaning that is deeper than what is initially read.
The best way to understand poetry is not to become intimidated by it.
If you don't understand a poem the first time, read it again.
Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson was one of America's greatest poets.
She grew up in Amherst, Massachusetts.
She lived until the age of 56 and was never married.
She wrote many poems that may be familiar like "Because I could not stop for Death-"
Robert Frost
Robert Frost was another poet.
He has been awarded many awards, among them were the Pulitzer Prizes.
He had written many poems.
One of his most famous was "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening".
Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes is one of the famous black poets.
His poems tell of the trials of black life.
The jazz music and the life of people in New York City's Harlem influenced
of his poems.
One of his famous poems is "A Raisin in the Sun".
To read more poems of Langston Hughes go to the website below.
More Poems Of Langston Hughes