Monday, April 21, 2008

For Parents and Teachers

Why Don't Modern Poems Rhyme, Etc.Frequently asked questions about the business of verse.

One of the modern maxims of good writing is "Show Don't Tell." In a recent Slate.com blog posting former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky does just that to explain modern poetry

Well worth reading, informative and enjoyable at:
http://www.slate.com/id/2189318/

Robert Pinsky's latest book of poems is Jersey Rain.

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