We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. Medicine, law, business, engineering: these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love...these are what we stay alive for.
The only way to grow is to step out of your comfort zone.
You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.