poemranker ::Replying

ReplyTo a comment on Sonnet 2 (Eulogy for a clerk) by Schlinkey.

Schlinkey1 Dec 2006

True that. I switched on purpose though. Felt that tetrameter would do perfectly in the couplet :)

I don't really agree with scornful and grim being that similar. But I do, however, agree with you saying I've used some words to make the pentameter work. If I wanted to write modern stuff, I'd stick to wishy washy free verse, just jamming with words. Seeing as I'm not really skilled doing that, I'll keep fiddling with these older forms. That's the thing with writing in strict forms, it's not easy making it all slippery easy greasy to read. All over, I'm content though. If you have any suggestions as to make it better, I'll be happy to hear em :)