f you're convinced that you hate poetry, or if you think poems are dull and difficult, you're likely to change your opinion when you open this book. The author explains many different ways of reading and writing poems, and presents examples that show how poetry includes exciting stories that grip your imagination. New in this edition is a section on performing poetry in competitions, including oral interpretation and slam poetry. But most important of all, you'll discover that far from being dull and difficult, poetry is fun!