What do you feel poetry can accomplish that other forms can’t?
Poetry is thought and feeling distilled and sharpened, and, I believe it’s better at achieving those intense shakubuku moments. I think of shakubuku as a swift spiritual kick to the head that alters one's perception of reality forever. A more official definition can be found with Wikipedia, which defines shakubuku as such: “Shakubuku "break and subdue" is a term that originates in the Chinese version of the Buddhist text, Śrīmālādevī Siṃhanāda Sūtra. The term has historically been used to indicate the rebuttal of false teachings, and thereby break negative patterns in one's thoughts, words and deeds.”
A novel can do this; so can a memoir or a short story. But poetry can do it quicker; more ruthlessly (which is not to say any less beautifully).
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