We’ve moved into June, and I need a poetry style that starts with the letter F. I’ve decided to write Free verse Poems. Writing Free Verse Poems for an entire month frightens me because they lack meter, rhythm, and form. Sometimes a person needs these guidelines to keep them honest. What makes a poem a poem if there is no way to define it as a poem? The only way to start the party is to run my finger over the keys and see what pops up on the computer screen. I will call this poem Ballerina.
First, let’s explore the characteristics of Free Verse Poetry and Ballerina
- Candace and flow
- The built on the language of the poet
- Non-uniform lines and stanzas
- Experience with space
- Prosaic Qualities
- Concise Imagery
It appears free verse isn’t as rudderless as I first thought. My poetry writing challenge in June could get exciting. It’s time to read Ballerina.
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No poem on this post, sweetie…
As she said, “ What makes a poem a poem if there is no way to define it as a poem? ”
Sorry, could be “they”.
As they said, “ What makes a poem a poem if there is no way to define it as a poem?”
Oh no poem today?