Do you think poetry is all about interpretation?

[Bridgette C 2]

Yes, if it's a deep poetry. It's fun to analyze poetries.

[Anthonio042]

In terms of poetry, I believe in freedom. For me, it's still about the message and deliberation. If it contains a passionate theme that many people can relate to, the quality speaks for itself.

[DamDok+]

No. Sometimes, a poet writes a piece of poetry from his perspective, hoping it conveys the information or draws the picture he intends to show others. That is why I can say only the writer of a piece of poetry can give its interpretation. I have found myself in a situation whereby I gave a meaning (a meaning I thought was the intended meaning) to a poetry just to find out that it was to a completely different destination the writer was driving at, but yeah, I'd saw it in another light. A poet feels people will see it the way he does but can a he see or change the readers mind?! – so, yes, poetry is also about interpretation.
A poet can write in view of an open interpretation by the readers of the poetry. While it is fitting to compare poetry to a human face, it does shows different expressions with respect to time and condition. So depending on an individual state of mind and situation, poetry can aswell with it varying facial expressions fit in to the purpose it appears to be for by the reader.
Poetry is about interpretation.

[Charlize Venter]

My personal and subjective opinion is that poetry, like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, is in the ability of the reader to immerse themselves in the poem.
If one simply skims a poem, it's one thing. As an English Literature major it's in me to dissect every word and every bit of punctuation (or lack thereof) in a poem. writing essays about just a few couplets.
A poem is as compact as a small stick of dynamite, if we don't allow ourselves to ignite it we can rarely have our minds blown.

[Inge van Tonder]

I think it’s open to everyone’s own interpretation. Some poetry will just click with you and others you might have difficulty understanding.

[Kidd Essence]

It depends. Vague poems, which are typically more popular, leave a wide variety of ways for the reader to interpret the passage. But if a poem is telling a specific story, it's hard to interpret an author talking about a tree landing on him and the events that follow after into some philosophy for life.

[Hussein21]

Yes, I think how people interpret poetry determines the lessons meant to lead from it

[Akshi Porwal]

Yes absolutely. Poetry is all about your personal experiences and interpretations.

[Owuamanam Eberechukwu]

I know that some people think you can judge whether poetry is "good" or "bad" by the quality of their writing and creativity. What's your opinion? Does the style or quality make or break it? Does it determine it's good or badness? Or do you think poetry is open for interpretation, and if it speaks to you, you can correctly view it as a good poem, whilst someone else may not connect to it, and therefore view it in a more negative light. I'm curious to hear your thoughts.

I think quality and style is poetry. It’s egalitarian in nature and should not be treated below it’s standard.

[Leasa Ana Maria]

For me, interpretation accounts for 70% of the poetry.

[Nina Vanderbilt]

As an artist, I have to say that all art is about interpretation. I hate when people say this is good and that is not. All artists that were known for their work, made something that was "not allowed". They made something new and special because they didn't listen to the "rules of art". Art should never have rules.

[Nina Vanderbilt]

As an artist, I have to say that all art is about interpretation. I hate when people say this is good and that is not. All artists that were known for their work, made something that was "not allowed". They made something new and special because they didn't listen to the "rules of art". Art should never have rules.

[Jackelyn Olayon Elgario]

Yes of course!
It is like a song, but the music will be based on the heart of the reader.
Have you ever read the Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll? Please read and you will be amazed.
It is one of a kind.

[Bianca Morano]

It depends on the interpretation of the reader. Poetry is a subjective written form of art and literature, anyway. No, it is not all about interpretation. It could be appreciated just by its quality and creative wording no matter how vague it may be to read or see to some people.

[John Johnson 12]

In my opinion, interpretation is the essence of poetry, especially when it comes to the reader's perspective.