National Poetry at Work Day

Poetry at Work Day is an interesting holiday that you can celebrate right at your workplace. Everyone should take a break to gain strength—writing poetry is perfect for this. If you don’t believe us, let’s check it out together!

History

Many scholars believe that poetry was already written in the 23rd century BC. The authorship of the first poems that have survived to this day belongs to the Akkadian princess Enheduanna. An alabaster disk was found in the 1920s by an English archaeologist. Notably, on one side of the disk there was an image of a girl, and on the other side, there were inscriptions dedicated to the goddess Inanna, who is the central female deity.

Modern people pay great attention to the functionality of the brain, so researchers immediately identified the beneficial effects of poetry. When writing rhymes, many parts of the brain are involved, contributing to the formation of connections between them. Motor skills, pronunciation, and writing—all of these have a beneficial effect. If you write a poem, making an effort to find a rhyme, you can feel that the brain “boils and pulsates!”

Interesting facts

6 reasons to write poetry:

1. Expression of emotions. Paper is the most grateful listener, which will definitely not interrupt. This is a kind of therapy, after which it becomes easier.
2. Development of creative potential. You may not know much about yourself—discover these talents!
3. Enrichment of vocabulary. There are many words in the world that you do not use in speech or do not even know.
4. The emergence of a hobby. It’s 100% fun and exciting!
5. The ability to leave a mark. Even if you leave poems for your family, they will read and remember you.
6. The ability to understand oneself and one’s feelings.

How to celebrate

Celebrate Poetry at Work Day during breaks. Take out a piece of paper or open a document on your computer, and write down something that worries you, makes you happy, makes you sad, or inspires you. Get in the habit of relaxing with something useful and interesting. Tell others about the holiday.

When is National Poetry at Work Day in 2025?

National Poetry at Work Day is observed on the second Tuesday in January each year.

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