J33: Poetry Conclusion

So. This is the end of the poetry unit. I'm kinda sad, but relieved as well. You see, I never quite feel successful when teaching poetry, whether as literature or writing. I'm not sure why; you'd think by now I would have it down. Perhaps it is just that I expect too much of myself and my students. I want to have that perfect unit where I recruit a great number of previous poetry haters to the appreciative side. But I think we've had some fun along the way. I'm curious to know what your views are, so let's talk.