Not a poet and I know it

[Dingus Guy]

Tried my hand with some poetry, but I think there is a way of doing it, and I just don't get it. Always thought besides, rhyming and free verse anything from the heart meant to be poetry was poetry. I wrote a poem that changed it's rhythm midway through on purpose and it was critiqued to be written without flow. My two other attempts were just vague attempts I thought were creative.

My question is, do poems always have a steady rhythm from start to finish?

Stories and Poems

 

[Dingus Guy]

And how do you that color thing?

I can't even after 100 plus posts figure out how to add color to anything. Whoa is me, whoa is me...

 

[Linbido]

Re: And how do you that color thing?

I can't even after 100 plus posts figure out how to add color to anything. Whoa is me, whoa is me...

On your [] thing after the text just write this /COLOR and nothing else (no =deeppink there). Part from that, you did correct.

(I'll reply to your real question soon )

 

[Dingus Guy]

Thank you Lin

Thanks!/color

 

[Guest]

It's [ COLOR=whatever ] your text [ /COLOR ] (No gaps like I added tho')

Good luck.

 

[Dingus Guy]

One more try

I hate making mistackes

Thanks for the help!

 

[Rybka]

Tried my hand with some poetry, but I think there is a way of doing it, and I just don't get it. Always thought besides, rhyming and free verse anything from the heart meant to be poetry was poetry. I wrote a poem that changed it's rhythm midway through on purpose and it was critiqued to be written without flow. My two other attempts were just vague attempts I thought were creative.

My question is, do poems always have a steady rhythm from start to finish?

Stories and Poems

In answer to your question, no.

What is a poem can be a very personal thing. I think I may have been one who questioned the structure of a poem of yours. I just found the change of metre to be too stridant for my ear, but again my poetic ear is simply that, just mine. - In general, you should not change the structure/rhythm/rhyme scheme of a poem without serious thought and intent. If you do you should have a strong reason for doing so and it should be obvious to the reader that there is purpose behind the change. Your reader should feel positive about the change, not bothered nor confused.

I do like your efforts so far, and am glad that you are joining us here on the poetry board. - Keep reading and writing and sharing!

Regards, Rybka

 

[Dingus Guy]

Thank you Rybka

I appreciate your thoughts. I will keep that in mind if I take another stab at poetry.

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[OT]

agree with what Fish said...

If you did it on purpose (in your opinion the change of rhythm added to the message you were trying to communicate) then ya done good. About the only rule of poetry is that every part is done on purpose, and with purpose.

As writer, you must acknowledge that changing the meter in the middle is bound to disrupt your gentle reader. You have to weigh that cost against the good effect that you were going for.

 

[Dingus Guy]

In the past

I just would jot down some thoughts more for a song than a poem. I dug out some old stuff and I realized how much of it doesn't flow, but they have a nice message to them. I just don't think they are worthy of posting.

 

[Linbido]

Re: Thank you Rybka

I appreciate your thoughts. I will keep that in mind if I take another stab at poetry.

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Which you should. Your three poems posted shows that you have the ability to write a very readable poem, and also that you have an open mind about trying new and interresting forms of expressing yourself. That is IMO a very good combination.

 

[Dingus Guy]

Re: Re: Thank you Rybka

Which you should. Your three poems posted shows that you have the ability to write a very readable poem, and also that you have an open mind about trying new and interresting forms of expressing yourself. That is IMO a very good combination.

You are way too kind. Thank you very much.

Also a thank you to Tristesse for the kind feedback.

 

[The_Fool]

Hey Dingus Guy,

Unless I am writing a poem in a specific formal style, I never know what I will end up with. Sometimes I start off in free verse and end up rhyming. Sometimes I start almost arhythmic and end up with a strong rhythm. Shit just comes out

But what I offer I offer without worrying about form or fashion. I offer it as "here I am, take it or leave it." I figure I am here to offset the poetry gods. Just remember, there was Hephaestus to offset Aphrodite. In fact he married her. Poor Bastard.

Anyway, don't get caught up in the "not good enough." If the message is right, give it a try. Even offer it here if you want a critique. Just put on your helmet and shield 'cause there is always someone that is going to shoot arrows with barbs a little too large and try to bite your head off instead of nibbling on your brain.

Luck,

Fool

 

[Dingus Guy]

Don't sound much like a fool

Hey Dingus Guy,

Unless I am writing a poem in a specific formal style, I never know what I will end up with. Sometimes I start off in free verse and end up rhyming. Sometimes I start almost arhythmic and end up with a strong rhythm. Shit just comes out

But what I offer I offer without worrying about form or fashion. I offer it as "here I am, take it or leave it." I figure I am here to offset the poetry gods. Just remember, there was Hephaestus to offset Aphrodite. In fact he married her. Poor Bastard.

Anyway, don't get caught up in the "not good enough." If the message is right, give it a try. Even offer it here if you want a critique. Just put on your helmet and shield 'cause there is always someone that is going to shoot arrows with barbs a little too large and try to bite your head off instead of nibbling on your brain.

Luck,

Fool

Thanks for your insight. I thought maybe I would post here like you said, just to see what people think. Then maybe I would submit it. I appreciate your thoughts.

 

[HomerPindar]

Re: One more try

I hate making mistackes

Thanks for the help!

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