Brian Strand Poet Senryu

Accents and Stress

reading to ourselves

never speaking verse aloud

do we miss the point


Note: I was reminded of this aspect of poetry when my wife recently recited one of her 
favourite poems to me from her school days by Walter De La Mare 'Off the Ground'.

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Audrey Haick January 20, 2010 at 9:34 PM Brian, I usually read aloud each poem, in the quiet basement, sometimes going back again if it really does something for me. I enjoy it this way. As usual, enjoyed another of your writes. Thank you for your kind comments! Peace, Audrey

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 20, 2010 at 12:57 PM SOUP MAIL.. Brian..

Jared Pickett January 20, 2010 at 6:40 AM Always a pleasure to read work from you friend..... Can't help but read when I see, Brian Strand... Keep em comin'.....:JP]

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 20, 2010 at 5:21 AM Enjoyed your Senryu and so very true.. should make it a practice to read aloud often to enjoy the "fruits ol our labor" so to speak... on your note..correction of wide to wife.. I think u meant... sorry if I am wrong... blessings.. with luv.. Linda-Marie

Sean Kelly January 20, 2010 at 2:37 AM Another interesting observation and yes , you do have a point , about missing the real point .

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 20, 2010 at 1:31 AM Brian, Perhaps we do... Nice senryu. Smiling, Dane Ann

Margaret Foster January 20, 2010 at 12:50 AM I always read aloud. I want know if I like the sound of a poem before I ever look for anything else. Just as well no one hears me. :) This is a good senryu, thank you ....Margaret