Know why so many people, for so long, have treasured these wonderful masterworks of poetry. Mundane becomes extraordinary. Banal, common things transform to rare wonders. Trite routine is better seen as spiritual, even divine moments. Thus providing insight into tiresome, habitual patterns of perception.
Poetry offers tangible returns on investment of time by bestowing clarity of mind.
A common, yet powerful, demonstration of this may be observed. Notice, when trying to solve a problem or searching for a misplaced item, that a concious diverting of the minds attention elsewhere, a turning away from the issue at hand is often a more helpful strategy than allowing frustration darken your corner of the Universe for too long. Because these phenomenon may occur as you contemplate the great works featured here, your stay is justified, no matter how long you choose to linger. This moment of relaxation will yield rich dividends for you - long after your visit ends. I recently found some of her scrapbooks, filled with long - forgotten poems.