Does good grammar matter when it comes to poetry?

Question

I'm just wondering. What do you think about unintentional grammar mistakes in poems? Does it matter?

Answer 1

I suppose it all depends on how anal you are. I like good grammar everywhere, as much as possible, the exception being in something deliberately designed not to be grammatically correct (like much rap music, for example).
It's possible (although probably more difficult) to write great poetry without sacrificing good grammar.

Answer 2

Poetry is a way to express yourself, if you're grammar isn't the best...oh well! Make sure your spelling is top notch though. I hate reading anything that's misspelled.

Answer 3

humorous question, and significant too.. The Latin language of the Roman Empire lost out to new languages by ability of indigenous populations no longer Latin or replaced into so-spoke of as "Latinate" languages--French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan etc. It become final used b government officers and priests and the use become replaced in maximum aspects by ability of English, German, the vulgate or generally-used varieties, etc. this is demanding on latins, yet there are people who until eventually ultimately learn it and used it--it must be the main usual lifeless language on planet Earth. i'm hoping it under no circumstances dies; i'm going to learn it alongside with Homeric Greek in my next lifetime. thank you for asking. action picture star coming.

Answer 4

Only if it's to be submitted for a prize or publication or an assignment.

Answer 5

poetry is a form of personal expression not grammer

Answer 6

You can use your own rules in poetry.

Answer 7

Yes, trust me I'm a writer. My teacher kills me every time!

Answer 8

does not matter.

Answer 9

does not matter.

Answer 10

if you wanna read it