DonaldWilliams

Date: 3/25/2013 7:16:00 AM

I must be honest, I don't know anything about oen form or the other. I just enjoy writing, unless there is a contest where they give me details on what they expect, I'll just write away LOL

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MichaelSmith

Date: 3/5/2013 10:39:00 AM

Why must our poetry be defined in a form other than to meet another person's expectations?

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Becca Lucas Date: 3/6/2013 10:15:00 PM

good point! ;)

Suzette Crous

Date: 3/5/2013 9:42:00 AM

Thank you for this very interesting blog, Becca. I am referring to it during the day and I have learned a great deal - thank you all. Love, Su

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CarolEastman

Date: 3/5/2013 8:23:00 AM

I get confused... So my story poems are just called light poetry... What are mine any way?

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Ruben O.

Date: 3/4/2013 3:08:00 PM

I found this definition online: Prose Poem..."Just as black humor straddles the fine line between comedy and tragedy, so the prose poem plants one foot in prose, the other in poetry, both heels resting precariously on banana peels."... : D Enjoy it!

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Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 9:16:00 PM

:) awesome! Thanks Ruben

Date: 3/4/2013 3:06:00 PM

Just in a nutshell, Becca, narrative for me means story telling. But like Chris says, you could use narrative STYLE inside a rhyming poem. You could call it a "story poem" Prose , like Catie said, is one scene vs. a whole story. Prose poetry just employes more poetic devises such as imagery, metaphor, etc than a regular prose. Free verse is the one difficult for ME. It's a distinctive form in that line breaks and poetic devices are very important along with unique imagery. If you don't employ these things, you are right back to metered poetry or stories! I love a well done free verse, but normally I can't write them very well. I think I do ok in prose!

Becca Lucas Date: 3/5/2013 7:42:00 AM

ok, thanks Andrea! :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/4/2013 10:58:00 PM

Becca, as I read your poetry I will try to focus on what you do best and let you know!

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 9:18:00 PM

I'm still trying to figure out what I do best, or enjoy the most... I love to rhyme, but I'm also finding free verse to be.. well ... freeing! :D Thanks for the input Andrea, I love your poems.

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/4/2013 10:44:00 AM

Here is some food-for-thought concerning the supposed narrative form. Among a lot of experienced writers and also advanced literature programs at the university level, narrative is not considered a form, but instead, a style. One can obviously write narrative-style sonnets, prose/prose poetry, villanelles, etc. I found that if I actually ponder on this, narrative is definitely more of a style than a form. I agree with the consensus of more experienced writers....having narrative as an overall form, unravels itself; it is a style of writing(only my opinion, derived from the opinions of some other writers).

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/4/2013 6:13:00 PM

You should keep talking as well. I am green behind the ears, still learning. I want to learn a lot more.

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 11:15:00 AM

Me too.. this is helpful ...

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 11:07:00 AM

Yes, narrative and monologue are "styles" instead of forms. Keep talking...Im listening...

CatieLindsey

Date: 3/4/2013 10:38:00 AM

yes, Becca, in my humble opinion, the poem you spoke of IS free verse. hugs, catie :)

Catie Lindsey Date: 3/4/2013 12:08:00 PM

will do... it's only fair. :) Thanks, hugs, Catie :)

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 11:40:00 AM

well... maybe try some of their other songs... I find many of their songs very poetic and powerful, without being overtly "Christian"... they're more of a crossover band and appeal to a wider audience. But yes to each his (or her) own ;)

Catie Lindsey Date: 3/4/2013 11:33:00 AM

hi Becca, i did go and listen to Afterlife. No... the lyrics were okay...just okay, because I believe there is so much more that could have been said, yet was not. As far as the music itself, it was rather simple to me, I prefer a strong lead guitar... but Thanks... hugs, Catie :)

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:53:00 AM

Wow! That's great, Catie! Switchfoot is my most favorite.... Listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6z-H3_hgEU :)

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:53:00 AM

And thank you for your opinion on my poem form... I wasn't sure...

Catie Lindsey Date: 3/4/2013 10:44:00 AM

Hey Becca, I just read your short Bio, and to my surprise, we share a taste in music. I, also, love Coldplay and Jars of Clay. I have never heard Switchfoot, but now perhaps, i shall give them a listen. hugs!

Chris D.Aechtner

Date: 3/4/2013 10:37:00 AM

Hullo, Becca. There can be a big difference between prose and prose poetry. Purple Prose, which began in the Elizabethan Era, can be written much more poetically than a lot of 'poems' I read that have been mis-labelled(or properly)as free-verse(it is poetic irony). For me, just the topic of free-verse alone is such a diverse one, it would take an entire blog-answer for me to discuss lol.

Chris D. Aechtner Date: 3/4/2013 3:40:00 PM

lol@Maverick -- I am taller and have not ever flown an F-14 Tomcat, nor attended a Scientology Audit(that was fun to type). Hey! The "Lighter" blog! Those were good times. Cindy, nice of you to offer, but I would be more interested in your own opinions and insights into free verse. As my insight into the topic evolves and broadens, I sometimes unravel some of my former thoughts on the matter.

CYNDI MACMILLAN Date: 3/4/2013 12:01:00 PM

Well then, Maverick, 1) would you please consider getting that PM back? I miss your blogging. Shocked? LOL! I fondly recall that adventure you had to get a lighter... 2) If you wish, I could give you my email addy, you could send me a blog and I'd be happy to post it for you, ie. from Chris... HUGS

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:57:00 AM

I'd love to see a blog from you about Free Verse!! I'm finding that I love this form...

Ruben O.

Date: 3/4/2013 10:29:00 AM

My dear Rebecca...I think that you've posted the "Prose" definition... We're talking about "Prose Poetry"...or Am I wrong? : )

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:43:00 AM

You are right! I had copied the wrong description... in fact I didn't even notice there was both Prose and Prose Poetry... I've edited it on the blog now. Thanks Ruben :)

BeccaLucas

Date: 3/4/2013 10:15:00 AM

What form is my poem Renezvous.. http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=451146 Do I rhyme too much for it to be considered Free Verse? Is it Narrative? Monologue?

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Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:44:00 AM

Thanks :)
Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:35:00 AM

Free verse.

Ruben O.

Date: 3/4/2013 10:07:00 AM

It looks complicated but it's easy.

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:21:00 AM

:) Thanks Ruben... this helps...

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:13:00 AM

I hope I'm right! LOL!

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:11:00 AM

Narrative poetry tells a story.

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:10:00 AM

A monologue is the thoughts of a person spoken out loud, closely related to human self-reflection (introspection). It's frequently used in dramas.

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:09:00 AM

You can write a Monologue or a Narrative poem using Prose-poetry or Free verse forms.

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:08:00 AM

Free Verse doesnt use a consistent-constant meter or rhyme. You can use them occasionally, at irregular intervals between the lines but following the rhythm of natural speech.

Ruben O. Date: 3/4/2013 10:08:00 AM

Prose poetry is written in prose (you dont use verse) but it's not an essay!! : ) You still keep poetic qualities(imagery, metaphors).

Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:08:00 AM

please teach me...

CatieLindsey

Date: 3/4/2013 9:56:00 AM

I believe prose to be a form of creative writing. Often, though not mentioned above, the poet may use some poetic techniques to emphasize a particular point. Prose is generally shorter than a short story, and may only capture one scene which might fit into the whole of a story. For those reasons, yes, prose is categorized under Poetry. I think it is fitting. Love and hugs, Catie :)

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Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:22:00 AM

thanks, Catie :)

HeatherOber

Date: 3/4/2013 9:54:00 AM

This is such a great question. I get confused by these as well!

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Becca Lucas Date: 3/4/2013 10:55:00 AM

I'm glad I asked then :) I hope this helps us to understand better!

BeccaLucas

Date: 3/4/2013 9:46:00 AM

Is prose even poetry?

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