Matthew Arnold (1822-1888), in his Essays, wrote that "Poetry is simply the most beautiful, impressive and widely effective mode of saying things, and hence its importance." He failed to go on to explain ... , or prose in general. This view is assisted by the rhyming pattern, or lack of one, evident in the poem. Robert Frost (1875-1965) said that "Writing free verse is like playing tennis with the net down." In this, he of course means that it is like playing the same game with fewer restraints, less order, and the ... this case poet, it will only serve to enhance your display of gamesmanship...

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