If I were to rate my poetry reading skills, I’d say they’re about a 7 out of 10. I have strong critical thinking skills, which sometimes leads me to overthink, but it helps me delve deeper into poetry to uncover possible meanings. I feel I need more practice with reading poetry that’s not modern. For instance, when I read “Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day” by William Shakespeare, I found it challenging due to unfamiliar terms like “ow’st.” However, after rereading it about three times, I became more familiar with the piece. Another challenge I face is the tendency to rush through a poem instead of breaking it down piece by piece. While this approach sometimes works for me, I’d like to develop the habit of taking my time to fully absorb and understand each poem. In closing, moving forward into poetry I will be more intentional with my reading and open.
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