do we use punctuation when we write poems, like full-stops, commas etc or isn't it necessary?

Answer 1

It's entirely up to you, I think. Certainly it makes a difference in how your poem will be read , unless you are pretty masterful in how you place your words on the page and use your choice of words. If it's important to you for the words and lines to be read with a certain flow, you may want to think about using the punctuation until you really develop a style of your own that will stand up without it.

Answer 2

Punctuation is there to make the meaning clearer. Often poetry without punctuation is clear enough. When you come to the end of a line sometimes this is an indication that the sentence or phrase has ended so a full stop at the end of a
line isn't always needed.

I use a lot less punctuation when writing a poem and sometimes I don't use any at all: Just so long as the poem makes sense.

Answer 3

most poems were punctuated normally until guillaume appolinaire published his collection 'alcools' in 1913. apollinaire removed all the punctuation from his book (apparently on a whim) just before publication, and the poems became wildly popular.

the idea of not punctuating poetry took off in a big way between the two world wars (ee cummings and stefan george went a step further by inventing new punctuation systems for their poetry), but ordinary punctuation never really went away. then after wwii punctuating normally became the accepted method again.

so you can use punctuation if it seems right to you, or not use it, or make up a new punctuation system if you think you need to.

i have certainly used all three systems in my time (and have had pieces published showing all three methods).

choose whichever technique works best for what you want to do.

Answer 4

It depends on what message you're trying to express within your poem. It also depends on your style. Even though I use punctuation in order to keep up the flow of the poem.

Answer 5

It's entirely up to you. Some published poems have no punctuation at all. Personally, I usually do use punctuation marks, but I'm rather a traditionalist.

Answer 6

It depends. You certainly should leave your reader with some indication of where to pause and where your thoughts stop and start, but as long as you work that out within the poem, it doesn't matter.

Answer 7

Its not necessary that much because I dont dont use punctuation that much. Unless you need it in your poem.

Answer 8

It depends on what style of poetry you are writing. Lots of poets use correct grammar but have their own style of word play. Like William Blake, Edger Allen Poe. Check out the beat poets too. You will like them i am sure. Just goggle them.

Answer 9

Commas Full Stops Etc

Answer 10

A poem should be at least as well written as prose