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Consistent style?
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gothicmoth Member
since 2000-06-05
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As readers, do you find comfort in seeing any poet's name and kind of knowing what style to expect? Why or why not? As writers, do you find yourself composing in a particular style more frequently? Why or why not? Do you prefer to read a particular style, yet write in a completely different one? |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Gothic, I think after reading a number of poems you tend to be able to have some feeling for what to expect. For instance put Doreen's poem and Marge's poem together no names attached I could point out the styles straight away. There is a certain comfort in reading poetry from a name and a style you recognise but also there is excitement in reading a new approach or style from a poet you are familiar with. I think that we all stand to learn from different styles. We each have a unique voice with our poems but that is not to say that our styles can not evolve. Yes I do prefer styles that are different to mine, poets with strong bold styles who are exploring subjects in away I know I could not. I enjoy different types of styles, I don't really have a preference as long as the poem connects with me.< !signature--> the plot of our life sweats in the dark like a face the mystery of childbirth, of childhood itself grave visitations what is it that calls to us?" patti smith [This message has been edited by brian madden (edited 07-18-2000).] |
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Brad Member Ascendant
since 1999-08-20
Posts 5705Jejudo, South Korea |
While I like to try new things, I am for very conscious reasons a narrative writer. By the way, I also write poetry for very conscious reasons. I agree with Brian that the more you read a poet the more you become familiar with the style but I'm uncomfortable with the word comfortable. That's not how I would describe it. I think the enjoyment comes from being able to read someone more subtly than the brand new. The detail comes to the forefront rather than the shock of the new. Brad |
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