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Han poetry

Han poetry is a type of poetry that was written a very long time ago in China. It was written during the Han dynasty, which was over 2000 years ago! People during this time didn't have cell phones or computers like we do now, so they wrote poetry to express their feelings and thoughts.

The poems in Han poetry are written in a special way with certain patterns and rhythms. They try to use very descriptive words to create a picture in the reader's mind. This is kind of like drawing a picture with words.

Sometimes Han poetry would also talk about nature and the world around them. They would talk about the beauty of mountains or the sound of a river. They would also talk about emotions like love, sadness, and happiness.

People today still study and read Han poetry because it helps us understand what life was like a long time ago. Plus, it's just really cool to read something so old that still holds so much meaning and beauty.