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The Poetic Drift



Tell the Truth: Poetry as humanity
I grew up watching PBS and hearing something like this, "This program is brought to you by [list of companies and organizations like the...
Buffy Aakaash
Apr 53 min read


Punctuating Poetry: A tool for deeper expression
Honestly, punctuation in poetry troubles me. Not to the extent I lose sleep over it. But I have gotten into bed wondering if I’d over or...
Buffy Aakaash
Feb 174 min read


The Ringing and Singing of “Ing”ing: Why poets love present participles and gerunds
Finding a balance between meaning and song in a poem, while still considering syntax and form, presents a poet with a challenge often...
Buffy Aakaash
Jan 194 min read


Helping Poetry Sing Again: Two books that inspire music in poetry
Rhyme’s Rooms: The architecture of poetry, by Brad Leithauser, Knopf, 2022 The Art of Syntax: Rhythm of Thought, Rhythm of Song, by Ellen...
Buffy Aakaash
Jun 22, 20236 min read
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