Poem guide

I put more value in "understandability" and flow than in rhyme and structure. OK, I'm Discordian, so I celebrate freedom and lack of structure, but the rule of Chaos Magick tells me to try everything. I'll be either using or inventing a structure soon, after I research the different types.

There are also plenty of professionals that experiment with structures and end up back at free verse, you know. FNORD.

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poems come from heart a good poem is understandable shows the right emotions you want and is very provokeing well thats my view

Bug wrote: I think it's unfair to say that one must use some sort of rhyme or rhythm to show talent.

I simply agree :]

aspie ryan wrote: poems come from heart a good poem is understandable shows the right emotions you want and is very provokeing well thats my view

I don't agree with this. Poetry shouldn't "come from the heart", it should come from the mind. Poetry that is filled with nothing but emotion is nothing but annoying. It's akin to listening to someone you don't know rant about how much their life sucks.

I believe poetry should be built on technique. I doesn't matter what you have to say (whether it be love, pain, etc...) if you can't convey it well, the beauty is lost.

Poetry that provokes doesn't come from the heart, it comes from the poets understanding of technique and style.
I turn you to this quote:

"All bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" Oscar Wilde

can someone help me i wanna post a poem

i like it but i have no imagination to write it lol

xxxdarkdeathxxx wrote: i like it but i have no imagination to write it lol

i dont think you need imagination to write a poem, unless its not about you. i think in order for a person to write a poem they need to understand their emotions. They also need to know how to explain their emotions.

another type is ABB ABB, thats what i did on my most recent poem. it was alright.

I disagree. Most of my poetry is freeform, and I think I do quite well.

English/Shakespearian Sonnet:
ABAB
CDCD
EFEF
GG

I have written just about every form of poetry there is but I must state that free-verse is my favorite. Especially the kind where people die...

I think it truly depends on the person. Some are great at both, some are not. Saying one is better than the other is kind of closed minded. Everything has the potential to be great, and some things just plain suck. Following certain rules can make a piece better, but some people can argue that it makes it boring. I think everyone should be able to put whatever they want.I myself think its good to practice both, it can help people become stronger artists.