(Fwd) Re: Form and formalism
Nessa (nessa@pop.indigo.ie)
Fri, 18 Dec 1998 15:18:16 +0000
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From: "Michael F. Butchin" <mbutchin@hotmail.com>
To: nessa@pop.indigo.ie
Subject: Re: Form and formalism
Date: Fri, 18 Dec 1998 04:57:21 PST
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Dear Nessa;
I never meant to imply that proper use of form makes up for having
nothing to say in the first place. My contention is that the proper
execution of form enhances the poem and makes it more truly a poem (as
opposed to sloppy prose).
Peruse these, and tell me if you think they are devoid of emotional
content....
I have included a piece of free verse, three sonnets, one haiku, and a
piece of blank verse. It is possible to create depth of emotion, or
descriptive vividness whilst sticking to traditional form.
Of course, as I've mentioned before, I am rather old-fashioned about
some things.
Cheers,
Michael F. Butchin
4th Fl., No. 14, Alley 4, Lane 110
Hsin-Yi Rd., Pan Ch'iao City
Taipei County,
Taiwan, R.O.C.
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