Therapy Behind Zen Poetry

Therapeutic benefits of Poetry

There are many people who believe poetry is all about rhyming. But is it really?

Think about it…

Nope! Not at all! The only type of poetry that is all about rhyming would be rap music because rap is “rhyming and poetry” with beats.

So, what is poetry really about? And why would it be considered therapeutic or “Zen Poetry”?

Poetry is really all about expressing thoughts and emotions as healing with use of words and rhythm. Poetry doesn’t always have to rhyme. 

For example, the Book of Psalms in the Bible are written by King David. His psalms don’t completely rhyme at all. You may find some rhyming moments, but for the most part, King David was focused more on expressing thoughts and emotions. 

Free verse is a poetic style where there are no rules. A writer can choose to rhyme or not to rhyme. King David’s psalms are an example of free verse. This style in particular would be considered therapeutic, or “zen poetry.” 

There are other styles of poetry besides free verse that others would find therapeutic. Some people actually view rhyming as therapy. Let alone sonnets, ballads, limericks, epigrams, and more.

Now that you’ve gotten yourself familiar with the therapeutic benefits behind poetry, there will be some Zen Poetry blogs coming soon!!!!

You’ll be amazed!