The Importance of Poetry

The amount of value poetry contains depends completely on perspective.  Poetry could mean the world to some people, but to others, (including myself), it is meaningless.  It all depends on the individual.  This is why I don't believe in teaching it in school;  the only ones who really get anything out of studying poetry are the ones who thoroughly enjoy and appreciate it.  Plus, knowing how to analyze poems won't help you get a job.  Sounding smart on a résumé will, which is something English class can help you with.  Speech skills learned in English class will also help you with job interviews, as well as presentations you would have to give for your job.   I'm not denying that poetry is a good thing, I just don't really see the point of teaching it in school. 

The American Dream

The American Dream means to simply live a fun life.  To find love, to find a good job, and to just have fun.  You could be making all the money in the world, but if your job is taking up your every waking hour to the point where you don't have time for fun, what's the point?  The other aspect of the American Dream is giving back.  If you are living the "classic" American Dream, you probably have a decent amount of money.  A great thing to do with this money is to donate.  Donating usually gives you a good feeling, and feeling good is the basic idea of living the American Dream.