Anyone know a modern day poet, that does not follow any poem structure? Besides E.E Cummings?

Question

Besides, EE.Cummings, and it can't follow any structure like Shakespearian, Pentracham, or Shakespearian. It sorta has to be just there. Ya know?

Answer 1

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It's true that Cummings wrote a lot of free verse, but he also wrote a great deal of excellent formal verse (poetry that uses rhyme and meter), including some of the 20th century's best Shakespearean sonnets. Take another look at his work. You'll see what I mean.

But right now, you're looking for free verse poets. There are lots of good ones. Here are just a few names:

Allen Ginsberg
Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Kim Addonizio
Dorianne Laux
Lucia Perillo

You can find samples of all of their work online. Enjoy.

Answer 2

I know of one. Me! I don't particularly like structured poetry; but I do have a few structured pieces. None of them are Shakespearian or Petrachan. Sonnets are way too hard to write and I have yet to master either form. Check out some of my work so you can be the judge.

http://www.moontowncafe.com/members/poem…

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