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Rhythm and Poe

Day 3919 of August 8


Edgar Allen Poe was a very talented writer. I have not read all of his works, especially poetry. “The Raven” comes to my mind first. He wrote 48 poems with themes of the macabre, loss and love. For him to talk about rhythmical creation is a very clear and accurate description of the way many authors feel. I totally agree.
The word ‘rhythm’ is a word in the arts, more specifically dance. I look for the pulse, cadence or accents to my work. Sometimes it is with the repetition of a phrase or word for emphasis. Many poems, that follow a special form, must meet the meter’s requirement.
Going into the world of poetry, many poets have master works that come alive with the descriptive words that compliment the rhythm in it. Together the work comes full of energy to make the reader come to want more poems and classical features.

If I could write a simple poem
It’d be as sweet as a honeycomb
From day to night I’d like to roam
And write more poems with my metronome.

Crude and spontaneous but the rhythm should be there. Enjoy your work and share.
Have a nice day.