in case you failed to notice, in case you failed to see

we have now inaugurated Poetry Tuesdays (or whenever we feel so inspired).

From poetryfoundation.org:

90 percent of American readers value poetry highly and believe it enriches their lives.

64% of adult readers think that people should read more poetry.

Students who don’t merely read poetry, but also memorize, recite, and write it, are more likely to read it later in life.

When people encounter poetry in unexpected places such as newspapers, general-interest magazines and public events, 81% reported that they read or listen to the poem

Among the most frequently cited reasons that people don’t read poetry are lack of time, loss of interest, lack of access, and the perception that poetry is difficult and irrelevant.