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Format for a Poem

Julie
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since 1999-08-20

Posts 739
Houston, TX

0 posted 1999-10-21 07:54 PM

At the risk of exposing my ignorance...how does one determine which format is best suited for a particular piece of poetry? Is there a link or website where I could view this information?

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Julie
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Almost all our misfortunes in life come from the wrong notions we have about the things that happen to us.
>Stendhal

Balladeer

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since 1999-06-05

Posts 25505
Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA

1 posted 1999-10-22 12:28 PM

Julie, I think choosing a format for a poem is mostly based on individual taste. I don't know of any place that can advise you on that. There is a place, however, which has a wealth of poetic terms, definitions and explanations of all the different formats used. Check it out and it may give you some ideas or guidelines to follow.
http://shoga.wwa.com/~rgs/glossary.html

hope it helps.

Julie
Senior Member

since 1999-08-20

Posts 739
Houston, TX

2 posted 1999-10-22 12:45 PM

Thanks Balladeer, saved it in my favorites. So there is not a "rule", maybe just common sense should lead the way?

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Julie
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Almost all our misfortunes in life come from the wrong notions we have about the things that happen to us.
>Stendhal

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