Why is poetry important or not important to learn?

Poetry is a good thing to learn in school even though I dislike poetry a lot. It's a good thing to learn about because it teaches us about figurative language and different tones. It helps us understand the English language. It also helps us understand why poets use certain words and phrases. I really don't like poetry and I don't get why poets can't write out what they really mean instead of making us figure it out.

american dream

         Personally, the American Dream is about taking chances to try and make it big and become successful. It is about being able to come from nothing and be able to do what you dream about doing. In my future I want to be happy with a good job and a family.
         The cultural norm is about being wealthy and successful. The whole dream is about striving for perfection. if you have a big house and are wealthy them according to some people you are living to dream but if you have those things you always want something bigger and better. The whole thing is very superficial and about wanting more, and it can also become very greedy. The American Dream can never be reached because once you have a part of it you always want more, it is a never ending circle.