02-08-2016, 10:40 AM
There is the old adage that there is no point in reinventing the wheel. Learn what is already known and then build on that. In terms of a poem, it depends on who is doing the reading and why. If the reader is just someone who likes to read poetry and has no higher aspiration, sure if they want only to get what they can get on their own, but it is rather pointless to to cast away education about literature that helps a person develop not only in understanding, but also in developing a skill set if that person wishes to make writing an avocation or even something more. What I never understand is why people argue for less, instead of taking advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. I just don't don't understand that mentality.
dale
dale
How long after picking up the brush, the first masterpiece?
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.
The goal is not to obfuscate that which is clear, but make clear that which isn't.