Discussion on Poetics - split off from previous thread.

[busker]

Tell you what - before this goes far afield, let’s stick to the topic of rhythm.  Talk tome specifically about the rhythm in Dead Seal. What did Bly do to create a sense of rhythm in the poem.

Please read note above. Sonics and rhythm are one type of tool used in poetry and are used where appropriate. It is not needed in all situations and not in this one.