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Dec 13, 2018 at 10:56am
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Re: Re: Jayne's Structure of Free Verse
by Dave Author IconMail Icon
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We don't want "objective." Sylvia Plath was not objective. Ted Kooser is not objective.

The variation in line structure captures the emotional tension exquisitely. When done in a pattern, as in

Every sniffle, bruise, headache, nosebleed—
Compartmentalize.
Rationalize.
Bargain.

intensity tightens with each line, and then the breath is released with the longer lines following.

I know this was difficult. Thank you for sharing!


Let the creativity flow from your soul! *Cool*
Dave
"The Poet's Place " 
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