What is the value of learning about poetry? Is it important or not important?

The importance and value of poetry is different for everyone. For some it is nonexistent. However, for others, it is some of the most influential literary work they have ever read. For me, poetry is very helpful on many occasions. It certainly helped me through a loss of a loved one I truly did not understand or get over for years. Teaching it is vital in education. Many people find an outlet through it. Of course that does not mean that it holds that same truth for all. Even if you do not like poetry, you can at least appreciate those who choose to write it and read it. Poetry is very complex, and it is a great way to learn about literature in an abstract way. Poems can almost be considered another language to some people, but, like a language, it holds huge significance to culture, society, and communication. This holds great value, even if not everyone can see that.