On First Looking Into American Free Verse

A poet is a very Spoiled creature:

Proper punctuation — is regarded −

of secondary import − to the rest —

Consistent Meter — need not be followed — because he's an Elitist

Nor do all lines —

Have to be the same length — or follow a considered Design —

But Repetition is artistic — because you're an Elitist

Inserting syllables has been allow'ed — and —

omitting them — that made no sense but Clarity and Reason

do not matter - 'cause I'm an Elitist

See that shift from 3rd to the 1st person?

Was that not profound and 'genius?

A symbol of change in poetic theme —

And the author's expanding egotism — that's really important, BTW.

A Bird just sung outside my writing office —

Why should you care? Because it is a Picture —

Of my internal Conscience and its wanderings —

I'll write whatever crosses upon my mind — 'cause I am an

Obsessive

Indulgent

Narcissistic Elitist

I am like some irrational thing from Nature that −

regardless of its animality — exhibits human traits —

And reminds me of myself —

Nature is my second Half −- without which I am nothing — because I'm a

Romantic

Tree-hugging

Air-headed Elitist