Eyesore wrote:
Slayer Of Kings wrote:
Dead Machine wrote:
Slayer Of Kings wrote:
Eyesore wrote:
Aaron wrote a poem, not lyrics. Rhythm is unnecessary.
By saying that, you have made clear that you know nothing about poetry.
...he's published three books of poetry.
Then he should know that rhythm and cadance are vital to a poem.
I'm not going to get into a blistering argument over this. Your comment does apply to poetry, but not all poetry. Haikus, senryus, tankas, that sort of metered poetry, but it does not apply to all.
I saw a man pursuing the horizon;
Round and round they sped.
I was disturbed at this;
I accosted the man.
"It is futile," I said,
"You can never—"
"You lie," he cried,
And ran on.This is one of my favorite poems, but where is the rhythm? It flows, sure, but there is no defined rhythm here, yet it is still poetry.
That was a cool poem! Great selection...
I agree. Poems with rhythm can be amazing and all, but rhythm REALLY isn't the only way of life in poetry. Though sometimes, it belongs. It depends not on the writer, but the poem, and the approach. I like the idea of using both when you feel either is necessary.
As for me, honestly, I prefer complete lack of all structure. Though, as you've seen in my poetry, sometimes I can't help but throw a little rhyme in here and there. I really don't like clinging to any philosophy, so I just use both as much as a I feel like doing.
LOL, I almost wanna switch brackets around so you two can have a grudge match in the first round... But, I'm excitable. Must restrain... self.