A Matter Of Form For Friend Leslie Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg
A Matter Of Form For Friend Leslie
Consistency and symmetry
combined with meter seem to be
Ingredients of good poetry.
Though modernists will disagree.
They take a different point of view.
Convinced that anything will do
That writers need not follow rules
and those who do they see as fools
Consider rhyming is a crime
and meter just a waste of time.
But can this kind of writing last?
like that of poets from the past.
I don’t dispute they have the right
to choose the way in which they write.
Poetic prose can be divine
but not if it lacks discipline.
Your writing must be coherent.
A well established precedent
If what you write does not make sense.
What can be said in its defence?
If readers cannot comprehend
the message which you try to send
Because your meaning is not plain.
Perhaps its time to think again.
And realise there must be rules.
A craftsman has to know his tools.
If he does not then he will fail
his efforts all to no avail.
Some readers will choose poetry
and others prose preferably
It is your reader’s right to choose
to read your writings or refuse.
If you don’t cater to their needs
don’t be surprised if no one reads.
If how you write is too obscure.
Then change your style. The only cure.
30/06/2009
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Ivor, this poem is an excellent example of rythmn and rhyme, it flows it also gets it message through. I enjoy both free verse and rhyme, I have written both. I must add however you are really proficient in rythmn and rhyme and I really enjoy your poetry. Bob
There is so much wisdom in this poem Ivor. I like rhythm and rhyme and free verse as well and I was surprised that quite a few poets on this site do like rhyme so I think this is great. Your poem is beautifully expressed. 10 Karin Anderson
I am applauding you loudly Ivor. What an excellent statement. It is always so sad when you get into the first two or three lines and then things just go from bad to worse. No understanding of the storyline if any, and can't make head nor tail of what it is all about, anyway. It isn't a case of just stringing a load of words together, which I think a lot of people think is the end product. Top Marks. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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5/2/2024 2:28:59 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Amen to that, Ivor! So often when I chance to read random poetry, I run into jibberish that I can't discern the meaning. I would much rather chance a good rhyming poem that sticks to the basics anyday. Well done, well said! Regards, Leria