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I don't like the idea of memorizing the poems. Don't you still get the feel out of the poem if you read it?

You get a feel for it, sure, but you get a much deeper feel for it by memorizing it. It's the difference between meeting somebody for coffee and living with them. Try it (on a short poem you're fond of) - you just might like it!

My English teacher is requiring that we memorize this poem. It's a very lengthy poem. Do you have any suggestions on memorizing poetry?
Thank you.