Having studied the many different aspects of poetry presented in class, I have come across several poetic devices that I like and think would improve my own poetry. Repetition seems to work very well in somber, fearful poems, and I am curious to see if it can be used to create a joyous mood as well as a depressing one. I have learnt to be just that bit more careful with every
word I choose, as poetry is indeed a far more condensed form of writing than prose and every word adds to potential interpretations and meaning. The final component I look forward to experimenting with is the physical spacing of words on the page. I have been interested with these word’s effects of poem flow and meaning ever since reading some of Leonard Nimoy’s poetry, which more often than not involves distinct spacing and indentation. There are many forms of poetry I have yet to discover, but have found our time in class a useful sample of the varied rhythmic structures poetry encompasses.

An Imitation Of John Dunn’s Works (“The Apprentice”)
Everywhere apprentice turns,
..................................................Perfection lost inside
...................................................................................The endless failures, cuts and burns
That meekness cannot hide.

Though he never passes muster,
..................................................Communicatory knives
...................................................................................The sweetness of her hair’s gold luster
Still drives his desperate lives.

Apprentice, someday master true
..................................................Will for today but fail
...................................................................................Yet in the future sometime woo
And then his hopes prevail.

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