Why are poets and poetry not revered in the United States as they are in other countries?

Without writing a full paper on it, I'll just suggest it probably has something to do with its culture in general as the U.S. being rather young in comparison to other countries, not as connected to the past as others, and just overall unique in it's development...

I enjoy poetry more now as a mature retired adult. It takes time, thought and education to read and digest the essence of a poem. Something in it sticks to you, resonates and brings you back. Music is poetry, but true rhyme has a reason without music. It does take a different form of consumption. It isn't in your face immediate, so the instant gratification my not be there.

Lines from a poem I wrote one time- to children:
"Godly best, when put to the test....
Theories and queries come morning's rest."
Hope this helps, SGT (Join to see).
-Good Morning to You!
-Margaret