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