is poetry art?

I recently started writing poetry and my friend said that it is not art. I would like the opinions of some REAL artists. PLease responde

 

is art poetry?

 

Art, in its broadest meaning, is the expression of creativity or imagination, or both.

 

it is

you should check out the poetry forum

peace and love

 

Yes, poetry is definately an art, the same way that writing is an art

 

poetry is definitley art. i also incorporate art art with my poetry. i do collages and put some of my poems that i write into them.