There is an unspoken relationship between artwork and its viewer, as we discussed during an earlier entry.  Therefore, the delivery of art, whether literary or design based, effects and may interfere with that “threshold” between the art and the viewer.  The words in a poem are meant to entice the audience, therefore leaving the entertainment aspect unnecessary.  The poet’s intentions behind their creation are intended for an individual as well as an audience.  It is the multifaceted aspects of poetry that make it enjoyable for many.  Every viewing or reading of a poem may develop another, deeper and richer meaning.    How a poem is delivered and by whom effects the performance poetry.  I feel that the authors themselves, who have soothing, gentle voices that make me crave the next word, do most meaningful poetry readings.  Therefore, unless performed correctly the entertainment of performance poetry has the ability to distract the viewer from the heart of the work, the words.