If poetry alters the way in which Posted on May 29, 2012May 29, 2007 by admin “If poetry alters the way in which the reader views the world, then it has had its desired effect.” — John Barton Author: John Barton Category: poetry Tags: poetry, John Barton Spread the love Related posts: No poem is easily grasped; so why Sometimes poetry is inspired by the conversation An experienced reader uses the poem as Poetry is but another form of inquiry