An Ode To Textbook Poets Comments
The textbook poets try to bind you down
with all of those rules they call renown.
In a strict meter and rhyme they do write
and like to see others match their plight.
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PH has many flaws! 300 characters for a comment being one. Far worse is the difficulty even logging in to their site which is a major pain. Still I am grateful to PH and am glad that it exists.
I love my muse but think my poetry is blessed as well the more I discipline myself and my muse.
Poetry that's written and read in this way has its own natural beauty some will say....../// yeah, exactly right; beautiful and touchingly penned the ode
I couldn't agree MORE with this. That's why I write mainly free verse myself. Traditional, strict forms can be too restrictive, choking your expression. It's the poetic essence that matters. So hear, hear.
Thanks for reading and your comments Paul, I'm glad you agree. At times one has to follow their heart.
Hi George, poetry is for everyone, so eloquently displayed in this piece. Great share.
A wonderful ode Very interesting and informative.. I loved the way things are expressed
I'm glad that you have appreciated the content of the poem and thanks for reading.
The beauty of poetry is that it is a personal document, that shares feelings and paints pictures and all without rules. People always want to make judgement of work, however it is a personal journey and there are no wrongs, only writes! Lovely
Thanks for reading and your comments Elaine However as far as saying that there are no wrongs only writes sometimes what people write about is wrong. It all depends on how informed and proficient you are in what you write about.
Impressive. Permit me to say: a polemical piece in a grand style. I sincerely love this. 10+++
Thanks for reading and your appreciative comments Chukwuma. I wrote and posted this poem specifically for another website and not long after they took it off from there. Hmm... I wonder
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7/18/2025 6:36:51 PM # 1.0.0
I like your content George but the flow is weak at times. Consider these two examples..1.In a strict meter and rhyme they do write,2. and with some commentary they do groan; This is 'po-speak.' You can do better!