Jeffrey I came across those interviews a while ago. It was them that got me starting to think about all this, and attempt to put my thoughts on it in order. I would offer to write an article for you (for your website do you mean?) but I know little about poetry so would not be able to write a much informed piece. I'm very surprised no one has done it up to now.
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Jeffrey Side wrote:
I agree totally, Tim. For years I've been arguing that songs are poetry. I'm glad the issue is now getting some serious attention, at least on this list. Here’s a link to some interviews with songwriters I did about how they view the differences between songs and poems. It’s about 10 years old, but some might find it interesting.
http://www.argotistonline.co.uk/Interviews%20with%20Songwriters.htm
If anyone is interested in writing an article for me on this subject, let me know. Email me at:
argotistonline AT gmail DOT com
I’ve dealt with it in some articles I’ve written, but not in depth. And the older I get, I can’t seen to summon the energy to get involved in any extended debates about it again, hence my lack of contributions to this current discussion.
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