archaic language and/or syntax in poetry!

[abu nuwas]

i can't doubt your logic so i won't try.

you wrote;

I do not think people should do what they like; or rather, they may, provided they don't mind producing garbage. I do think that use of archaic language proffers many more banana-skins, so care should be taken. Then again, care should be taken anyway.....

for me that's a lot how i feel, only i couldn't be as succinct in my opinion.
i'm only just beginning to read the likes of betjeman so can't comment on his work.
i do think a good poem is a good poem however it's written. jmo

thanks for the response.

If you are interested in Betjeman, here is a recording which gives his voice:

http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchi...oemId=1537