I was never a big fan of poems, myself. Too many years of AP English class analysis tainted them for me. But I appreciate what poetry represents as much as the next person.
Good poetry is thought-provoking, with a deeper meaning than what can first be seen at the surface. It makes you think – about yourself and the world – and may even scare you. Above all, good poetry is music to your senses, an awe-inspiring expression of life and something readers truly enjoy.
Good hockey is pretty much the same. It’s awesome, in every sense of the word; it’s uplifting; it’s even beautiful.