This research paper centres on strategies for enhancing students’ interest in poetry learning through the use of drama technique. It is important to note that despite the relevance of literature, its teaching and learning is sometimes married by inappropriate approach adopted by the teachers in teaching the subject especially in secondary school level. Most importantly reflects the rights and wrongs of the society and also shapes the views of the citizenry. It is through literature that one views the worlds of experience and entertainment. In this regard, poetry is seen as a spontaneous overflow of powerful emotions and feelings. Literature is concerned about human relationship with nature and his environment. The following concepts were critically highlighted on the paper; the meaning of literature, poetry, types of poetry, application of drama techniques in teaching poetry, simulation, improvision, scripts, educational values of drama technique, importance of drama technique and many others as they relate and make significant impact to the research paper. Based on the points discussed in this paper, conclusion and recommendations were drawn.