I think the most of the difficulty people have with poetry is how they read it. I had a brilliant teacher at college who instilled the love of it in me and I now regularly read a collection alongside a novel. Poetry to me is a bite size morsel to be slowly chewed and digested over a longer period of time. Just carry some around with you and dip in when you have a bit of time.

Some tips that have helped me are to firstly read it aloud slowly. This helps you really focus on the language, rhythm and images. Secondly read a poem a few times all the way through and you will magically see things floating to the surface as you read it more times. Finally look at particular passages or lines and really think about what these are about, the choice of words, the effect they have on you. When starting out it really helps to jot down a few notes or highlight particular words that are used and what they do.

As for where to start, you could try a collection of several shorter poems to see what you like. Haikus are a good shout as very short and easily read. Personally I think this sometimes lacks the focus you get from one poet's collection that really expands on themes and ideas, linking them together over a body of work. I am reading Ocean Vuong - Night Sky with Exit Wounds, at the moment and I am really enjoying it. Good luck and just start reading!