Do you consider poetry a powerful form for expressing emotions?

Poetry is one of the most powerful ways to express emotions.

A few words can speak volumes and say so much. 

One of the most prolific poets Maya 'Angelou reached out to women all over the world with her simple, yet profound messages through her poetry.  Woman recognized the struggles and injustices she spoke about in her poems.  Many understood and appreciated the family experiences she spoke about in her poetry.  'Phenomenal Woman' the title itself speaks for itself of the powerful words which followed in that material.  

Martin Luther King, well his words live on 'I have a dream' how powerful are those few words.  Iyanla Vanzant, empowering poetry for both men and women.  

To say in a few words and get messages of peace, love and harmony across to an audience is a challenge so to succeed is an enormous achievement.