Poetry a form of escapism?

Poetry is a clever art, but it's something I believe comes from the heart, poetry is emotion for me locked in the soul, and everyone has the potential to paint the most beautiful poetry....its just a case of finding a canvas....

Most poets I know write for many reasons, but for how many poets is poetry a way of breaking free from something....

Whether rebelling against the rules of literature or finding an outlet for emotion....

Do you agree...and what is poetry for you?

yeah basically, if i told want to tell someone something and its knawing at me, i usually make a poem out of it. othertimes i just feel like writing.

For me, poetry is simply a hobby, another way to pass the time.