On Form
In forming broader circles such as these
One finds some arguments alike in shape.
Like broken records, skipping as they please
And winding down, entangled in red tape.
Against established structure they will rail;
Contesting in the name of precious art,
“You limit creativity!” they wail,
As if a sonnet never won a heart.
Well, I retort, a craftsman who’s on form
Will take the rhyme and meter as his tools;
And, while it doesn’t have to be the norm,
Conforming to the details and the rules
Can still inform. To structure is a skill;
Take building blocks and bend them to your will.
Inspired by a discussion in the poetry forum here on Wattpad.
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On Form
PoetryA collection of poems about writing and poetry. 1. On Form 2. Title Match 3. Subjects 4. Brief 5. Speech 6. Executive Decisions 7. On Complexity 8. Predators 9. Write From... 10. Self Portrait 11. Pour Advice 12. Nocturne 13. First Blood 14. Last Ri...
