Anything can be used in a poem.
In writing about the arts, however, anybody who uses the phrase "cutting
edge" . . . .
David Latane
On Thu, 21 Sep 2000, David Kennedy wrote:
> Although I'm amused by this thread, I'm also a bit bothered by this idea
> that certain words can't or shouldn't be used in a poem. Who says so? [Peter
> Sansom's book which Matthew Francis refers to is a useful 'how to' guide but
> in lots of ways seems rather too 'plain speech best speech' - as well as
> completely misunderstanding how poetry works in several key places.] Surely
> the surrounding context of the poem is what decides the matter. And aren't
> we also in danger of ignoring different usages in different countries? I
> intend to go on mollycoddling the feral shards of my discombobulated
> thrummings whenever I feel like it!
> Cheers
> David
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