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Editor’s Note.

  • Published In: Poetry, 2026, v. 228, n. 2. P. 95 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Matejka, Adrian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Symposium on Poetic Form held at Southern Methodist University, which explored the history and contemporary practice of poetic form. It reflects on the author’s early experience learning iambic pentameter and how informal methods helped clarify its rhythm. The piece highlights how contemporary poets featured in the May issue engage with various formal structures—such as tercets, cinquains, and quatrains—to explore storytelling and thematic depth. Overall, the article illustrates the ongoing relevance and adaptation of poetic form in modern poetry. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry. 2026/05, Vol. 228, Issue 2, p95
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0032-2032
  • Accession Number:192468132
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