Special Delivery – Does it really need to rhyme and what exactly is a meter?
Two weeks ago I threw out an idea of what constituted good poetry. Is it necessary to employ certain rhyme patterns, meter, or syllable patterns? No, not at all. One can easily write a poem in a free verse format and still create the necessary imagery to make an impact, though even free verse will often take on a natural flow of its own. Despite this, the arguments for strict rhyme and meter remain prevalent with more than just a few people.
It’s hard to argue against the effectiveness of lyrical patterns. They’re catchy, pleasant to the ears, even Read More »Special Delivery – Does it really need to rhyme and what exactly is a meter?