What is Dramatic Poetry?

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*applauds* I think many of us were unclear on the real definitions of each category, so thanks for clearing that up.

By the way, did you get that "loose balloons" simile from the background? ;)
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Nice information, Incan! I heartily agree!
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Hahah, was there a reference to the poem, The Road Not Taken in there? Still, that did clear things up. I'd always wondered about the exact definiton of Dramatic Poetry.
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Thank you for your clarification. I'm sure it will help many. :)
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thanks, this has really helped me clear up what dramatic poetry is!
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Could you give us an example of a great piece of dramatic poetry, Incan? A link or posting of one would be great.
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Poetry is a time when you get to be yourself and let go of all you emotions.

Just like writing in a journal.

You tell all of your ideas and that's that.




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^ journal writing and poetry are not the same thing. I think others would agree on this: poetry is an art. It is not bleeding on the page, as much as emotions are involved. It would be a shame to give people the idea that their art is worthless by implying that it is only emotion or idea.
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sorry, still unclear
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Thanks for your point of vue...it was clarifying...
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