03-13-2015, 03:56 AM
Although doing so pains me, I have to agree with milo. As this points out it is often problematic when scanning ones own verse, because we already have a way of reading it in our heads which usually includes the imposition of a rhythm that is actually lacking. I have noticed that if I get away from writing metered poetry, that although I still have the knowledge about meter, I have lost some of the clarity.
The second thing is being derisive and condescending to those who critique ones poem is proof against anyone ever giving you legitimate or honest critique again. If all one wants is sycophants to fawn over one and say only positive things, there are plenty of vanity poetry websites that cater to such needs. One of the most popular features is the ability to delete any critique that a person disagrees with. Then all that is left is to send ones sycophantic attack dogs to intimidate and threaten the offender into never offering negative critique again. A perfect prescription towards creating a delusional world that I assume will make the person extremely happy. It does have the drawback of not improving and in fact degrading ones poetry, but that is a small price to pay for delusional happiness. Oh yes, just a side note. I doubt there is anybody who will be impressed with a name dropper. It is just sad and makes the person look desperate. Since the person cannot defend their own position they interject a name of someone who they deem as famous, imply that they are on, or were on intimate terms with that person, and further imply that, that person would validate their improbably stance, which they themselves are unable to rationally defend. As I said, sad.
On this site I would stay away from the practice as it will have the opposite effect of the one intended.
"The basic rhythm of the piece is the dithyramb. With two dithyrambs and two iambs per line where possible - 'to receive favour. I sit on a dune' - dithyramb iamb, iamb dithyramb."
The author implies that a dithyramb is a metrical foot. I thought dithyrambs were a form of a poem or hymn. I do not think a dithyramb is a type of metrical foot. However if I am wrong then someone please let me know and possibly give me a link that tells exactly what the elements of a dithyramb, or how and when it became a metrical foot.
Dale
The second thing is being derisive and condescending to those who critique ones poem is proof against anyone ever giving you legitimate or honest critique again. If all one wants is sycophants to fawn over one and say only positive things, there are plenty of vanity poetry websites that cater to such needs. One of the most popular features is the ability to delete any critique that a person disagrees with. Then all that is left is to send ones sycophantic attack dogs to intimidate and threaten the offender into never offering negative critique again. A perfect prescription towards creating a delusional world that I assume will make the person extremely happy. It does have the drawback of not improving and in fact degrading ones poetry, but that is a small price to pay for delusional happiness. Oh yes, just a side note. I doubt there is anybody who will be impressed with a name dropper. It is just sad and makes the person look desperate. Since the person cannot defend their own position they interject a name of someone who they deem as famous, imply that they are on, or were on intimate terms with that person, and further imply that, that person would validate their improbably stance, which they themselves are unable to rationally defend. As I said, sad.
On this site I would stay away from the practice as it will have the opposite effect of the one intended.
"The basic rhythm of the piece is the dithyramb. With two dithyrambs and two iambs per line where possible - 'to receive favour. I sit on a dune' - dithyramb iamb, iamb dithyramb."
The author implies that a dithyramb is a metrical foot. I thought dithyrambs were a form of a poem or hymn. I do not think a dithyramb is a type of metrical foot. However if I am wrong then someone please let me know and possibly give me a link that tells exactly what the elements of a dithyramb, or how and when it became a metrical foot.
Dale
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.