For as long as I can remember, I have corresponded with my grandfather through poems. He has always lived in a different state, and now, he lives in a different country. To maintain a relationship and keep in touch, we always send each other poems. From this practice, stems my love and appreciation for both writing and reading poetry. Amidst the chaos of everyday life, I find that I can always count on poetry to lighten my mood. Sometimes the thought of adding a new novel to my plate overwhelms me, which is why I much prefer diving into poetry books. They are short and simple, yet extremely satisfying and inspiring to read. I enjoy poems that rhyme and poems that do not. I enjoy poems with meter and poems without. As much as I love reading poems, I also love sitting down and writing poems. I find that when I put my pen to paper, I barely even have to think, and my hand nearly writes on its own.