Letting the tool write the poem

[rayheinrich]

I have never been bothered* by caps in formal poetry (although I am surprised to see them in free verse). It is surprising how much turmoil they cause. I know several excellent writers that prefer them in formal poetry.

And several of us others as well.


Uncapitalizeth this? Begone ye heretics.


She Walks in Beauty
                                Lord Byron

She walks in beauty, like the night
  Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
  Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
  Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
  Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
  Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
  How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
  So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
  But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
  A heart whose love is innocent!




*In truth, neither am I. Writers should capitalize as the fit strikes.
As it stands, we've little enough choice, hold the shreds dear.