using other forms besides iambic pentameter.

[Brownlie]

According to wikipedia there are four types of disyllables the iamb, the trochaic foot, the pyrrhus, and the spondee. There are also various "trisyllables" listed.

According to wikipedia, wikipedia is not a reliable source and doesn't make anyone sound like an expert when they quote it

I'd like to see what people think in regards to poetic theory, and I'd like people to start considering what they are doing when they write so they are not just taking stabs in the dark. I am fairly new to poetry myself and I would like to see some of the newer users educate themselves so we can all start writing real poetry and learn to appreciate this art that is often misunderstood. What forms work and why?

I can't believe nobody's thought of this before.

Oh yes, that's right, there's a whole forum for it.

I'd like people to start considering what they are doing when they write so they are not just taking stabs in the dark

And I'd like fewer generalisations about what people do and don't know.

I quote Wikipedia because I want people to know where my info is from. It is not the most reliable source so I do not want to give the illusion that I am presenting infallible data. I was hoping some newer members would have been inspired by the post and try to learn about formal poetry. Honestly I believe some think they can emulate hallmark cards or simply spew their emotions. Some very gifted individuals may be able to spew. I agree with billy reading good stuff can help a writer improve. I'm not masquerading as some exalted poetry guru I just want to see folks improve because that would make the site more interesting.