Both poems, Poppies and War Photographer, depict powerful emotions through the eyes of those who are not involved in the fight but are affected by it. The war photographer shows us a scene that words cannot describe, while the poppy reminds us that even though we may never meet face to face, someone we know has been killed in conflict. Poetry is like photography in that both use words to express thoughts and feelings. But while photographers use lenses to capture images, poets use words to create art. Both processes involve drawing on experience but also require being creative and thinking differently about the world. War photographers capture scenes that no one would choose to see but that they need to show in order to tell the story of war. They do this by using different techniques including shooting film and digital photos, videoing events, and interviewing people who were there. Poets also tell stories but with words instead of pictures. They do this by using poetry forms such as sonnets, sestinas, and villanelles. While photographers aim to catch moments with their cameras, poets try to reach deeper into themselves and find something new to say about what they have seen or heard. Photography is a great tool for telling stories and raising awareness about issues that need addressing.