What do you think poetry uniquely allow us to investigate, to learn, to understand?

Hi. I’m studying poetry in a course right now and I need to ask others what their views on poetry is! In my opinion, poetry allows us to understand ourselves. It invites us to crystallize a moment or feeling. Poetry is a language working intensely, drawn to read in a state of high emotion. How do you think poetry allows us to investigate, learn and understand? :)