Free Verse

Free Verse is not
entirely free – no word 
without its thought and
feeling attached; 

In fact, no-where is there
total independence, not a 
body nor spirit living 
outside the body of its
maker, 

connected both physically
and psychically to an
ever-evolving seamless
universe -- the convolution
of individualized expression
far from a comprehensive 
relationship with indivisible
reality…

What we create 
we are bound to…

never a quiet distance 
from the volume of praise  
confounded by the
clamor of silence –
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Roper Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 8:46 PM
Hello Joe, my thoughts are the same as our special person S.O. ; so, many get forms confused why it is ok. I am still learning myself just like so many other. Well said dear. Eve
DiMino Avatar
July 5, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, Eve; I no-longer analyze poetry -- I just write. Have a beautiful day! Blessings, and keep the ink (or pencil, what I use) flowing. Joe.
One Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 10:13 AM
Interesting thoughts, as you know, your poetry always make me think.. It is not always about the volume of praise, especially on here... Some of the best poems are never read, nor commented upon, and that is sad.. On another note, I do feel free verse and prose are confused, with many free verse being prose...
DiMino Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 1:42 PM
I agree; it may well be that if you ask a hundred different people to define Free Verse (Blank Verse), you may get a hundred different answers. I just try to make my writing interesting, using the least amount of words (compress) to express an idea. I often mix many other forms of poetry with Free Verse, including Prose if it best defines what I want to say. If there was a category "Joe Poetry" I would always choose that, feeling my works are closer to poetry than definitive Prose. I love when you comment. It is always honest and elucidating. Thank you.
Debole Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 6:42 AM
Hi Joe, This is a fine poem which prompts one to wonder whether the category of "Free Verse" needs to be re-named in regards to types of poetry. - Gail
DiMino Avatar
July 4, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Maybe Gail; I honestly don't know. When I was younger I studied all forms of poetry -- and now, I am never happy unless I do exactly what my heart tells me when it comes to writing (entirely free). I hope not to offend anyone. And certainly I would not suggest for new poets to use my works as examples. I seldom judge a work by form, or adherence to a particular form -- for me a quality work is a unique voice and point of view. Thank you so much for commenting. Blessings my friend!!
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