Published and established poets are in a better position to familiarize poetry.
Poetry, as a genre of literature, has for a long time been neglected at the expense of prose literature.
Even the media would rather report about literary prize contests, book launches and reviews rather than report about poetry events that happen almost everyday without people noticing.
Young and budding poets in Kenya have been struggling on their own to make poetry familiar to the masses. They have resorted to self-publishing on Facebook and blogs.
Published poets like Jared Angira and Tony Mochama are enjoying media coverages.
They should use their influence to push for the course of poetry.They should take advantage of the opportunity to familiarize poetry.
Poetry is just not a form of communication but it is also examinable in our primary and secondary schools.
Students always have a negative attitude towards poetry. These published poets should come out in person and bring a change of attitude.