They become so engaged by what they are doing that they tune out any and all distractions. Fiona says that's how she feels when she's writing a poem. Maybe poetry isn't your thing, but perhaps you've experienced that single-minded focus when you play basketball or when you practice piano. Eliot S. Thomas loves poetry. He writes a beautiful sonnet about his grandmother.
Poetry refers to the senses.
A good poem can make you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch. Sometimes poetry tickles all of your senses. Or start a poetry reading group. Poems are meant to be read aloud. Discover the beauty of poetic language by sharing some of your favorites.