What's the diffrence between poetry and delineated prose?

[Seraphim]

The question is not, in fact, one question, but *four*, with OP and the rest of the members of the discussion ignoring that distinction. Trying to shut down the discussion was a slight overreaction, on my part -- again, the insult in the first post may have been subconscious -- but, hopefully, this second response prompts clarifications from *all* members of the discussion on what it is they are actually pursuing.

Rowens is correct in what I want to talk about, but a discussion is not about one person.This one was taking on a life of its own, and I'd hate to see it killed off prematurely. If members want to continue this thread in the direction RiverNotch is suggesting, I'm more than happy to continue, and take the part of student, asking questions but keeping my opinion to myself. I've already given my opinion - possibly ad nauseum - so it's time for others to speak. It's easy enough to start another conversation on poetics in another thread.

And RiverNotch - no insult was intended. It was a miscalculation on my part how an attempt at humor would be taken.

So let the discussion continue as RIverNotch intends. I'm looking forward to the responses.