Poetry means something different to everyone! It's role differs in each culture too, and that even extends to sub-cultures too. What role does it play in your culture? Also, what role does it play if you belong to a sub-culture? I used to be a 'rocker' back in school... now I'm not sure what sub-culture I belong to if any... just a lazy dishevelled artist type hahaha... anyway, poetry was somewhat respected amongst the rocker crowd I belonged to...
Anyway, the times I have often heard poetry amongst 'Joe Public' meaning crowds that aren't specifically into poetry are during weddings or funerals. Anyone hazard a guess as to why that is?
I am so curious to know if any poetry plays a role in native american culture, if anyone knows?