So I'm a huge fan of poetry, my boyfriend isn't, and I firmly believe that there is a piece of poetry out there that suits everyone's personality and taste in literature.
I suggested a few things which he didn't like, they included romance, and descriptions of scenery, both modern and ancient, I even recommended The Raven hoping he'd like that musical gothic vibe but he didn't get it, and I felt it was gonna be too annoying if I tried to explain it to him
I really want to give him something that will grab him at the first read,

I think his issue with poetry being that it's too "twee", so maybe a poem that hits hard and not something that is too beautiful and twee? something painful? political? social? saddening? disturbing? realistic? something about insecurities? grief? a gripping story told in verse?
he likes to read about politics, history and talks about insecurities often and how close he is with his friends especially the guys

something that isn't awfully long and still not very difficult to understand because for someone who isn't a fan of poetry they really wouldn't both rereading the thing if they don't get it, like a poetry fan would

thanks! welcoming any suggestions!!

I wrote a poem about destiny. I'd like to hear your advice, comments, corrections. I'm not a fluent english speaker. I just wrote what i feel. Thanks

Your Destiny

Out of nowhere he'll come,
Into your life someday,
No matter where you are,
To you he'll find his way.

He'll open up your eyes,
To things you've never seen,
Making you realize,
How things were meant to be,

Whether it rains or shines,
He'll be right there for you
Blowing the storm away
To end up all your blues

He 'll sweep you off your feet,
You'll fall head over heels,
Making you understand,
How true love really feels

For no reason you'll smile
Unconsciously you'll sing
For happiness like this,
No dream will ever bring

At the right time he'll come,
Into your life you'll see,
For love will find a way
To meet your destiny!

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about 17th century poetry?

Consider some of the political, religious, and cultural conflicts in the first half of the 17th century and speculate on how these conditions might have affected the poetry of this time period?

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