03-31-2021, 09:13 AM
Tim-
Your question regarding form doesn't sound contemptuous or naieve.
I impose forms on myself, many times of my own construction. I look at like taking a glass (the form) and pouring in water (the words). The water will always conform to the shape of the glass.
The trick is to try to use a "glass" that is so clean, and clear, that it becomes invisible, leaving only the words (hopefully a coherent poem).
That's my way of explaining it, at least. It's also sort of like playing music in a band. The music usually must follow a certain form; key, beat, etc. in order to sound coherent.
That said, I'm not any stickler for form, except when it comes to my own work. It's part of my OCD approach. And it frequently does not work.
With regard to your poem (to stay true to the purpose of this forum), I do think that it would benefit from some form-ality, which is why I suggested breaking it into quatrains. NOW- that is only a suggestion, as it is your poem, and you decide how to process commentary/critique.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with free verse, and it could be called free-form, since it is a form in itself.
Please understand that I'm no expert, I only write poetry because I have to.
Mark
Your question regarding form doesn't sound contemptuous or naieve.
I impose forms on myself, many times of my own construction. I look at like taking a glass (the form) and pouring in water (the words). The water will always conform to the shape of the glass.
The trick is to try to use a "glass" that is so clean, and clear, that it becomes invisible, leaving only the words (hopefully a coherent poem).
That's my way of explaining it, at least. It's also sort of like playing music in a band. The music usually must follow a certain form; key, beat, etc. in order to sound coherent.
That said, I'm not any stickler for form, except when it comes to my own work. It's part of my OCD approach. And it frequently does not work.
With regard to your poem (to stay true to the purpose of this forum), I do think that it would benefit from some form-ality, which is why I suggested breaking it into quatrains. NOW- that is only a suggestion, as it is your poem, and you decide how to process commentary/critique.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with free verse, and it could be called free-form, since it is a form in itself.
Please understand that I'm no expert, I only write poetry because I have to.
Mark