Verses without rhyme motivate the hands?

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Free Verse (open form verse): is distinguished from traditional versification in that its rhythms are not organized into the regularity of meter; most free verse also lacks rhyme." (Hamilton, pg. 239)

I realize that free verse poems are just about the easiest thing you can get away with in the realm of poetry, but there are times when I don't think of it as reall poetry. I mean, poetry that rhymes has a greater impact upon me. I find it fascinating that people can configure words to not only rhyme, carry a rhythm, and convey a point. That's hard work sometimes (like when we write sonnets) and so I actually prefer to read rhyming poetry. That doesn't go to write that I'll never read free verse poetry though. Sometimes if you're simply talking to someone about a difficult subject, a few lines in the conversation could actually be free verse poetry. Little bits of wisdom often sound like poetry, and then there's always the love lines that manage to melt even the most wintry hearts. I suppose it's all how you view poetry. In the end though, I think I'll stay on the fence for a little while.

Well, I'll leave y'all with this lil' bit o' wisdom:

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Ally Hall said:

You know, I never really thought of the idea to make normal, everyday conversations into some type of free verse poem. Maybe I should try that one day. Like... say if I'm really bored in a class one day. :P Great insight, Maddie.

Ally Hall said:

You know, I never really thought of the idea to make normal, everyday conversations into some type of free verse poem. Maybe I should try that one day. Like... say if I'm really bored in a class one day. :P Great insight, Maddie.

(sorry if this shows up twice. i've been having trouble leaving everyone comments tonight. stupid internet.)

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