BookJumper Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 That is the question. That is to say, do you prefer poetry to rhyme, or would you rather it didn't, or aren't you really that bothered either way? Personally I much prefer poetry that is rhymed - I find that being subjected to formal constraints focuses the mind of the poet and brings forth better versification. There are of course exceptions; Walt Whitman's poetry doesn't rhyme yet I consider him a genius. Still, an exceptional genius: most unrhymed, unmetered poetry looks to me like chopped up prose. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilde Lily Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Good question, Guilia. Hmmm...I like either one, although my favorite poems are all rhyming ones. When it comes to poems that don't rhyme, they have to be very well written and thought out. I think there's a bigger temptation for poets who don't rhyme to get carried away with the idea of "stream of conciousness" writing, which often turns affected in the hands of an untalented poet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I prefer it when poems rhyme. I love all poetry but I really enjoy reading it aloud if it has a structure and rhyming pattern. I'm a big fan of William Blake's poetry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm un-decided. In a way I like poetry to rhyme, but I think it has its limitations, if that makes sense. I still think you can have a good poem, without the need for rhyme. Like I said.. I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenmck Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well, my husband writes poetry and it rhymes....but it has an interesting meter..a twist...that I love love love. But he's often...not understood. LOL. Poor guy. I love John Donne and Maya Angelou so I'm not sure I can say I love one over another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I always feel that rhymed poetry is more set and plain with its words. With poety that doesn't rhyme, you are free to experiment with your words more! I don't mind poetry that rhymes but I prefer it if it doesn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 No preference. If the rhythm works, and the words speak to me, then whether it rhymes or not doesn't come into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinay87 Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Rhyme. My poems all have to rhyme, I can't seem to like poems that don't. And not just rhyme, they have to have a specific rhythm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arewenearlythere Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The Stummercake Poem by Anthony Browne (current children's laurate) has a simple and fun flow to it, I was glad to have met him for our StoryBox Box collaboration for March. Anthony Browne: At my Birthday Party Poem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:HerculeHastings: Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I'd say I prefer poetry to rhyme, but that's only cuz I haven't encountered many striking poems in my lifetime, and most of them are unrhymed and choppy. But the importance is in the overall structure of the poem, I'd say, rather than just rhyming or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I like poems both ways, but rhyming poetry is more fun to read, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirinrob Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Immaterial, if it speaks to me then thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreader Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I'll take poems anyway they come. If the flow of the poem works there's no need to have it rhyming. Having said that I do find it easier to memorize rhyming poems though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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