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Prose and Poetry 7/2/2003 9:39:09 AM
Prose and Poetry defined. I once read a definition of prose and poetry by a famous editor, whose name now escapes me. The definition, however, stayed with me and guides me when I attempt to write either.
Prose, per the editor, is words in their best possible order. Poetry is the best possible words in their best possible order.
When I read Joyce Kilmer's "Trees" I was struck by the simplicity of the words and could not think of any way to improve or enhance the poem. It is the best possible words in their best possible order.
Don't know if this qualifies as a 'Blog' and not even sure is Blog is an acronym or not.
More Blogs by Philip D Birmingham • Anonymous poem - Thursday, March 20, 2008 • Self publishing - Thursday, August 5, 2004 • Prose and Poetry - Wednesday, July 2, 2003
