It's tiring and exhilarating. My mother was an actress who became a librarian. Books were revered in my family, and verbal skill was honored. Words were fun. A sense of humor was essential equipment at the dinner table.
Some families talk about current events.
We made each other laugh. Beginning poets often bring that misconception to my classes. They write their first poems in a code, which only they can understand. Many also believe that the best way to be original is not to read anything, and thus avoid being influenced. Please tell us a little bit about your process.