Why Is Poetry Broken into Lines? (And How I Figured it Out)

Poetry is easily recognizable for the way it's broken into lines--but why it's broken into lines is more of a mystery. In this video, I tell you about how I first learned how lines work in poetry, and I show you an exercise to help you start thinking about your lines more intentionally. 0:00 Introduction 3:05 From Bad Lines to No Lines 4:39 Epiphany 5:43 Working with Better Lines 10:09 Conclusion