12-30-2011, 06:23 PM
I do see what you mean, although I have no musical ability. I have a very strong rhythmic beat in my head which forms a lot of my poetry, and I also I find rhymes appearing - not forced, or searched for...they're just there. I am reading a book The Best of British Poetry 2011 and most of the poems have neither of these in them...and I'm finding it a struggle to relate to them.
I also find that if I am trying to update an old poem for re-posting that the ghost of the old poem interferes with any amendments I try to make (even tho' I know the changes will improve the finished poem)
It's hard-luck life in poetry!
- must dash, I'm taking two of my grandsons to Birmingham on the train.
ps - I reckon you might be onto a winner there....inventing a notation system for use by those who wish to read poetry aloud.
I also find that if I am trying to update an old poem for re-posting that the ghost of the old poem interferes with any amendments I try to make (even tho' I know the changes will improve the finished poem)
It's hard-luck life in poetry!
- must dash, I'm taking two of my grandsons to Birmingham on the train.
ps - I reckon you might be onto a winner there....inventing a notation system for use by those who wish to read poetry aloud.