Why do you think poetry appeals to such a wide variety of people? Why do you think poetry appeals to such a wide variety of people?

It's
shorter than prose, it's generally more vivid and expressive than prose, and it's often more
accessible to readers, even if it's just one image or the sound of a phrase.  More importantly,
poetry is designed to appeal to the senses and emotions, two things which are meaningful to any
audience.