Seven Myths about Poetry
Today there are many myths about
poetry. Late last century a surge took place among young people, teens began
writing more and more poetry due to new concepts like slam poetry and rap
music. However, many notions about poetry were formed and seen as truth. Here
are seven myths about poetry:
* Poetry must rhyme. In fact, poetry doesn't
have to rhyme. Poetry doesn't have to do anything--normally it is just good
practice to have rhythm and meters. However, there are exceptions to all rules.
* Poetry must be a set length. A poem can be as
short as one letter or as long as one billion. It just doesn't matter.
Actually, poetry doesn't even have to have words or letters at all. A picture
or photograph, even a drawing could be considered a poem in the right
circumstance.
* Poetry requires no thinking. Actually, it
does. Just like any art really. There are some people who can write poems right
off the top of their head and make perfect poems; however, most of us can't. We
need to think before we write and think about what we wrote, then edit, then
edit some more and write some more.
* The best poetry is written when authors are
depressed. You could make the argument that more poetry is written while
authors are depressed, thus the chance of better poetry due to the amount.
However, even this might not be true. Many famous poets have written their best
works while in love--Rumi for example.
* Poetry must make sense. Not entirely. Most
forms of poetry do need to make sense. However, dada doesn't.
* Poetry must have correct grammar. Not even
close. Of course, many who have listened to music within the past decade know
this already.
* Big words make better poems. Edgar Allan Poe
is a great example to dismiss this notion. Big words should only be used when
they are absolutely necessary, unless of course your purpose is to make a poem
which isn't.
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