"If ignorance is bliss, then wipe the smile off my face....yeaaaahhhhhh!"
Sorry, just reminded me of RATM. Great first and last words on each line - sets verbal boundaries.
ignorance is sometimes welcoming but I've found an intelligent way to rationalize all of my problems . it's nearly fool proof and very emotionaly taxing , to continue to be the one who teaches the lessons , bless me with ignorance...
I meant the verbal boundaries as a compliment. Most of the time, I don't see powerful words ending each line. The boundaries keep you focused on the poem.
I meant the verbal boundaries as a compliment. Most of the time, I don't see powerful words ending each line. The boundaries keep you focused on the poem.
That's cool I just wanted you to elaborate I did not think you were being insulting , You seem to have a good grip on poetic structure so i wanted to learn something new ..thanks
I appreciate blank verse when it keeps the reader interested (which your poem did). I have written somethings in blank verse, but I don't like those poems as much for some reason. It's more of a challenge to align your thoughts into specific patterns (sonnets, sestinas, ghazals, haikus, etc.). However, the English language does not always lend itself to rigid forms of poetry. Languages like French, Spanish and Italian have a greater musical flow to them. Trying to find the same rhyme structure in English is quite a challenge. As poetry in the West progresses, I think we see everyone leaning towards non-traditional forms. Anyway - sorry for the rant. Just thought I'd try to clarify.
