Sonnet: Poetic Prudence

A fixed meter, fixed rhyme sequence Are important in Sonnet writing- Yes; Thus, structured poetry is rigid- hence, How far the thoughts get penned down is a guess! The chosen form must suit the writer’s needs; The structure too reflects the poet’s tone; Both rosaries and necklaces have beads! A sonnet must not be a sculptured stone! Yes, content is more important than form; The words must flow in harmony aright; A Sonnet’s structure ought to do no harm To what the poet intended to write. What poets say must get the preference; The other things shall act like just a fence! Copyright by Dr John Celes 2-4-2005