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PoeticLicense at 2008-03-31

Very broad advice but useful nonetheless. It's hard to tell if it's okay to break some of the "rules". Generally people write either in free verse or in rhyme but not in between. I'm writing in between and I don't feel like it takes away from my poem but maybe a year from now I'll see flaws in it. I guess you have to just try it out and let yourself float or sink. There's no fun in taking no risks right? ;D

Vix ( F C D ) at 2008-04-01

Yeah, the adice was broad because it was intended to just introduce the basics people always ask about, and get people thinking more consciously about the devices they are using. Take what you can from it really, that's usually the case.

I think people who write poetry should experiment with as many forms as possible. Even if they abandon them eventually. Its good practise and broadens understanding.

Funny enough, there is no rule on which rules can be broken lol. Use your judgement and the knowledge you aquire along the way and know why your are breaking the rules.

There is no fun in taking no risks, but there is danger in taking too many. ;)

Lucas ( F C D ) at 2008-05-05

Well put Vix, your advice is valued; you touched all the basics in writing poetry. I sometimes tend to get off focus due to life's issues, but I always find time to write. I'm glade you shared your knowledge with us; I hope others find this information valuable too, cause it is essential when writing poetry.

peaunt ( C ) at 2008-05-19

I like it but aniamsl are better

Brenda at 2008-06-10

To have you touch me is like that first kiss
to have you kiss me is like an ice cube meltting
to have you in my arms is like loving you all
over again
Brenda

sibyllene ( F P C D ) at 2008-06-20

"Breaking the rules without fully understanding them is like giving your cat a haircut while drunk."

HA! I actually did laugh out loud at that part.

Very nicely written; like the other comments say, it's pretty basic information, but let's face it.... sometimes that's what people really, really need. You brought up lots of good points that it's good to be constantly reminded of (especially the section on rhyming and cat's claws, I thought) and you did it in a fun way. Nice.

Now what, in poetry, is comparable to the fact that felines go whacko off some catnip......?

Dwite Fry at 2008-08-12

Seriously the best metaphor i've ever seen used.

rozlian at 2008-08-20

Very nice, very informative and very cute in a way that poem is compared to a feline.
Thank you for these advice, I'ved jot them down and will improve my work.
Thank you very much...

Please come back to me at 2008-12-04

Yeah i believe that the advice will help in a brilliant way comparison with animals was brilliant

Minkus ( F P C D ) at 2008-12-06

I LOL'd at the drunk haircut part.

This is an effective way to convey the concept of poetry editing. I think it will serve as a helpful reminder for all poets.

Vix ( F C D ) at 2009-06-09

:) Thanks guys. I've never written anything like that before. It really was just my thoughts at the time. I'm hoping, eventually, to teach Creative Writing so your comments are all very much appreciated. Thank you.

Vix