Narrated Ibn 'Umar: The Prophet ﷺ said, "It is better for a man to fill the inside of his body with pus than to fill it with poetry".
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also taught us the importance of taking care of our mental health and well-being by avoiding activities which can lead to negative emotions such as anger, sadness, or anxiety. Reading or writing poetry can sometimes lead to these negative emotions if done in excess; therefore, it is important for us to be mindful about how much time we spend engaging in these activities so that they do not interfere with our mental health and well-being either.