Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Great Regulars: Similarly, the appeal of some linguistic

and poetic rhythms is irresistible. They travel our nervous system and intoxicate the brain or stimulate the heart, inducing gloom, excitation, contemplation, or euphoria.

The poet's toolbox includes a system of metrics that has been standardized since the Middle Ages.

from Anthony Maulucci: Norwich Bulletin: Maybe not for dancing, but all poetry has definite rhythm

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