Is poetry a special genre?

poetry

1. The art of writing in verse.
2. Referring to the different types of poems and the different subjects dealt with in verse. Epic, lyrical, dramatic poetry. Moral, colloquial poetry. Secular poetry, sacred poetry. Didactic poetry.

Poetic text is not intended to tell a story, as narrative text would. Rather, it seeks to arouse the reader's sensibility. Poetry is best recognized by its distinctive form, which reflects a creative use of language.