Besides the actual reading in class of many poems I would suggest you do two things: first while teaching everything you can and keeping free of it teach that poetry is a mode of discourse that differs from logical exposition.
That's a wonderful change that's taken place and so most poetry today is...
I write poetry in order to live more fully.
Love and kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who receives them and they bless you the giver.
