7 hours ago
Since joining this forum I've had so many great discussions and gotten some excellent notes. I also notice plenty of critique that points out grammar and punctuation "errors" as if we are all writing for the Wall Street Journal.
I think this is frankly completely misguided. There's no reason to think a poem can't use fragments, or must link two independents with a full stop, or whatever normal rules of engagement apply to punctuation and syntax.
If it doesn't serve the poem, say so. But this is POETRY y'all! There is no inherent reason to reify conventions of Standard English.
Ok, Fox out!
I think this is frankly completely misguided. There's no reason to think a poem can't use fragments, or must link two independents with a full stop, or whatever normal rules of engagement apply to punctuation and syntax.
If it doesn't serve the poem, say so. But this is POETRY y'all! There is no inherent reason to reify conventions of Standard English.
Ok, Fox out!