A poem is usually chosen for discussion that expresses the dominant emotion of the group. Writer and listeners gain strength from exploring common problems. To give fears and emotions some concrete form is already to begin mastering them. The content comes first. Certain words and rhythms arise naturally when we speak from the heart, and this courage is often all that is needed to get the writing going.
Nothing is lost in such workshops.
Technical workshops can leave very mixed feelings, but the simple revelations of our common humanity in therapy are things we never quite forget.