
If you want to, you can state your thoughts of poetry itself on this thread.

Prompt questions:
How is poetry defined?
What is the purpose of poetry?
How has poetry effected your life?
What is "good" poetry?

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Thanks Gerry!bags123 wrote:Hi Carol,
Renewed congratulations by the way. I hope my comments here are what you had in mind. Personally,
I generally believe that there is a tremendous confusion in most peoples minds about what poetry is,... and how it's differenciated from prose. In my own mind I view poetry as a craft utilizing certain tools, or devices like meter, form, imagery, rhyme (to name a few) in much the same way that a musician would use harmony, melody, and rhythm, to construct his/her music. The best poets IMHO are those who are able to use the accepted tools of the trade so to speak,... and in doing so,... also include a meaningful message in the process. Now,... I know there are those who would disagree with me,.... the majority perhaps,.... but simply writing your feelings down,.... or writing a story that contains vivid imagery,... is prose,... not poetry. It may be very good prose,...but it's still prose. The fact that an aspiring poet writes a story in a poetic format instead of paragraphs,.. does not make it poetry. One of the best poets on the site currently,... is David Bradsher. He never fails to amaze me in his poetic abilities while staying true to form. I think alot of young people especially, think that poetry should always contain alot of angst, and that expressing their darker emotions on paper immediatly qualifies their prose as poetry. Interestingly,.... I have a similar problem with Rap. I've got to admit,... that I have heard the rare Rap song that isn't bad,....but the majority of microphone spittle sounds that are generated behind those ludicrous looking gangsta morons is not music,.... anymore than their ridiculously offensive lyrics
could be considered poetry. They sure sell alot of CD's though don't they? I guess that says something about us doesn't it? Anywho,.... that's my
i realize i've found a good poem when ... about half way through I find myself wanting to get to the end so i can start over again from the beginningnekot wrote:What is "good" poetry?
That be a fine definition for good poetry.preston wrote:i realize i've found a good poem when ... about half way through I find myself wanting to get to the end so i can start over again from the beginningnekot wrote:What is "good" poetry?
I don't know...I might have to think a while about that one...How is poetry defined?
Personally, I would say that there is no purpose in poetry...I see it as being the same as all the other forms of art, it just exists as a form of expression, reflecting what we feel or think. As humans we have an urge to create whether through words, images or music.What is the purpose of poetry?
It has made me understand certain issues and perspective about life. It has aswell provided to be a good outlet to the many thoughts that spin in my head.How has poetry effected your life?
For me, good poetry is something that moves me. But then again I don't know if there is "good" or "bad poetry"...It's a bit like beauty...all in the mind of the beholder.What is "good" poetry?
Milk White Chocolate wrote:I don't know...I might have to think a while about that one...How is poetry defined?
Personally, I would say that there is no purpose in poetry...I see it as being the same as all the other forms of art, it just exists as a form of expression, reflecting what we feel or think. As humans we have an urge to create whether through words, images or music.What is the purpose of poetry?It has made me understand certain issues and perspective about life. It has aswell provided to be a good outlet to the many thoughts that spin in my head.How has poetry effected your life?
Ohh... and writing poetry has been a cheaper alternatif to seeing a shrink when trying to understand oneself!
For me, good poetry is something that moves me. But then again I don't know if there is "good" or "bad poetry"...It's a bit like beauty...all in the mind of the beholder.What is "good" poetry?
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