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"A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language."
~ W. H. Auden
"Poetry is nearer to vital truth than history."
~ Plato
"Poetry is a deal of joy and pain and wonder, with a dash of the dictionary."
~ Khalil Gibran
"A poem begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness."
~ Robert Frost |
Are you confused about what Prose Poetry might be or entail? This week's newsletter attempts to clarify the meaning and invite you to try to write some prose poetry yourself.
What is Prose Poetry?
The short answer is that Prose Poetry is a hybrid of prose and poetry.
Longer Answer: Prose poetry is a form of poetic writing that utilizes the structure and style of prose (like paragraphs and sentences) while incorporating the lyrical and expressive elements of poetry, such as imagery, figurative language, and rhythm. It's essentially a poem that reads like prose, but still retains the poetic qualities that make it a form of poetry.
 Prose contains a narrative and does not follow a set rhythm.
Poetry, on the other hand, is rhythmic and based on imagery.
Prose Poetry is the best of both worlds by combining these elements into a single piece of writing.
Easy Peasy, right? Well, sort of. But, let's break this down a bit more.
Some Features of Prose Poetry
This type of poetry uses ordinary language, similar to what is used while speaking or writing.
It's informal! We don't have to worry about repetitive patterns of rhythm or meter.
We don't have to worry about line breaks. However, it can be divided into paragraphs of any length. Unlike traditional poetry, which is usually written in lines and stanzas, prose poetry is written in paragraphs, resembling prose.
Certain poetry traits must still be present.
Despite its prose-like structure, prose poetry still employs poetic techniques like imagery, metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech to create a vivid and evocative effect.
The expressed thoughts are frequently compressed and intense.
Prose poetry often compresses a great deal of meaning and emotion into a short space, relying on the reader's ability to draw connections and make interpretations.
This type of poetry has been described as the most 'free' feeling form of poetry writing. Prose poems often explore personal experiences, emotions, and subjective viewpoints, using language to capture the nuances of these feelings.
Prose poetry is often used to challenge traditional notions of poetry and prose, pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in literary forms. Now it's your turn...go and write some Prose Poetry!!
 For a more in-depth look at Prose Poetry please refer to:
"Is It Prose? Is It Poetry? Yes." by Jayne  |
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Comments from my last Poetry Newsletter, "Fear Not! You too can review poetry!" :
Soldier_Mike  wrote:
"Hi, {suser:lilli_in_fl)! Thank you for showcasing one of my poems, and a dark one at that. I'm not sure if I review poetry better or write it better. Both, though, are certainly a work in progress. Thanks for the tips in this NL!"
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"Always read a poem aloud, and if you stumble, read it again."
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