Blog 13

Structure plays such a huge role in poetry. Especially some of the language used. Its a fine balance between being overly poetic and too common. I've often been in a predicament when I did not know whether to flex my muscles and use foreign and what I'd consider, elite language. Or, rather, play it safe to my audience and compose something easily comprehendable. The form of poetry to some extent calls for some creative muscle. But how much should you use at the risk of alientating readers? Or, is the reader held to some accountability to know that this piece may call for a more intellectual effort than a regular poem or prose?