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Confessional poetry

Confessional poetry is like when you tell someone all your secrets, but instead of telling a friend or family member, you write it down in a poem. These kinds of poems usually talk about really personal things like love, relationships, family problems, and even mental health issues. People who write confessional poetry use their own experiences and feelings to create their poems. It's kind of like writing in a diary, but with a creative spin. These poems can help people feel like they aren't alone in their struggles and can connect with others who have gone through similar experiences.