"It is difficult to get the news from poetry, yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there." ~~William Carlos Williams

I believe that this quote rings true for many situations in everyone's life.  Though poetry can almost never provide one with any news or tidings of current happenings, it can still teach important lessons and wisdom about life.  Any worthwhile poem contains themes that are universal whether they are about joy, depression, love or life in general.  Ergo, those who do not enough poetry will miss out a multitude of important lessons and wisdom that could drastically change the way they go through life.  By learning from the mistakes, triumphs and other experiences of poets , it is possible to change how one's life is led.