Question (for Women) about poetry?

There is a girl that I like. Ever since I realized I like this girl I have started writing poetry about her. I have been talking with my brother about it and he thinks that poetry is corny and that I shouldn’t share my writings with this girl (do realize, however, that my brother is 17 years old). My question is: Do most women like when men write them poetry or do they think that it is corny and silly? Do you think that I should share my poetry with this girl?

Poetry is a good way to express one’s feelings. The difference between a poem and a story, in my opinion, is that poetry contains more intense feelings–almost confessional. I love it when a guy can write poetry and tell me how he feels inside. I think you should–your brother’s not the emotional/romantic type of person I take it?

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