Death and Dying

[milo]

I'm often as off putting as they come.

OK. But that hardly answers my question. What linguistic or sonic or metrical elements and/or concrete appeals to the senses that are generally thought to be characteristic of poetry and which distinguish it from prose, appear here? What is it here that makes your piece a poem rather than a journal entry?

(for the definition of journal entry and how and why it is distinct from a poem, see Howard Miller's note here

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You don't need to link to inferior poetry boards to make your point. Use your words.

that's in response to a submission that in form and wording is very much like yours. Warning: Miller doesn't mince words).

Jeffrey

We ask that members not link off site unless necessary, just summarize your finding.
Also, leanne is the only subject matter expert recognized by the court.