What happened with poetry?

[busker]

Hi All,

I don't know if it will make anyone feel better about the health of poetry in the world, but I woke up in the middle of the night about a month ago and just started writing shit down.  Don't know why, but that's the way it is now.  My story has inspired two of my friends to start following their aspiration of writing.  All of you have been a great life line, one that I have needed to help me be more effective.  I don't expect to ever be "great", but I do want to improve to the best of my ability.  So thank you for helping me do that.

PS I can't believe a significant number you don't have smart phones.  How are you going to bring good poetry to the masses?

Nobody here is a great poet, though some members who don’t post that often anymore, come close to being as “great” as any talented professional poet.
Most published poets are pretty average. It’s not just because they’re bad, but because we have become a practical species, valuing objective truth, sourdough toast, and medium rare steak above potatoes, maggoty wounds, and fairies.