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The Craft of Poetry

I wanted to start a discussion on the Craft of Poetry.

First off, what is Poetry - with a capital p?

What makes poetry different than prose: be it fiction or non-fiction?

Is poetry something that can be learned or taught, much like other art forms such as music, or the visual arts?

Does a writer's poetry mature ? Where does poetry come from?

Is a writer's poetry reflective of the writer, or is poetry something distinct and separate from the writer, completely?