The+Way+Whitman+Writes

What do you think of the way Whitman writes compared to other poets before him? Personally, I love the way it flows without even rhyming. I'm so used to reading iambic pentameter and precise rhyming patterns in my English classes, so I like to change it up. It isn't perfect, but it is in its own way. Brother Tom said that his way of writing changed writing forever, and I can see why. What are your thoughts? 1200327031

I agree with what the student above me is saying. I personally enjoy reading Whitman's poems because instead of it being like reading a nursery rhyme, I feel like i am reading a story for someone my own age. Yes, it is sometimes enjoyable to get away from the "high school work" and read something that rhymes and is easy to comprehend. However, being introduced to a poet who expresses his thoughts and feelings in an easy and comprehendable way, while still being able to speak to an older audience is a breath of fresh air for some. As stated above, his writing isn't perfect. But, personally I feel that writing, especially poetry is a personal meditation except put onto paper. How can there be a right or wrong for the way someone thinks and/or feels? .. 1200327375

I love the way Whitman writes. I honestly don't believe that poetry needs to rhyme to be good. Whitman just expresses his beliefs and values in a very understandable nature as mje expressed as well. Whitman reached out to his readers letting them into his world with his descriptive nature. As comparing Whitman to other poets we have only read in class, he is by far the best. The other poets used many more tough words, and also just the ability to comprehend their poems was harder. I have been easily able to comprehend and break down all of Whitmans poem's to bring myself to a better understanding of each one. Although, that certainly wasn't easy, Whitman does put his share of confusing language and other things in his poems. Overall, he is an exceptional poet and I've been very glad to discuss his poetry with the entire class. 1200349191

Oh yes, I totally agree that Walt Whitman's style of writing is in a way refreshing. The old poets were all very skilled and gifted with rhyme and things of that nature, but in comparison Walt Whitman seems to make the other poets appear dry and very unexciting. He is very frank which is a nice change of pace from those who write such complicated works that it even distracts a reader from the main point of why they are writing, or what it is about. He is frank and direct, he gets to the point of how he sees the world but mostly how he sees the human body and everybody. I believe Walt Whitman is key to modern poetry where it is today. 1200456697

I think the way Whitman writes is very intelligent and with knowledge. He uses words in a way that makes it seem as if he's trying to make his own language. I notices that when he writes, it's in a way where it could be related to the topic itself. I feel that his style of writing is very unique compared to other authors or poets around. The vocabulary Whitman uses is extrordinary and makes me want to continue reading his work, just so I can get a better of feel of what he has to offer. And like Brother Tom said, Whitman might've changed the way of writing forever. And, i agree with that statement. I think Whitman took a stand when it came to writing in such a unique and beautiful way. However, you can now see that many other poets and writers decided to take that route. So, Whitman obviously had a huge influence on the world of poetry, in a very good way. 1201113929

Yeah I also think that the way Walt Whitman writes like no other poet has ever done. Especially during his time as a poet. He wrote about things like the human body and sexuality, which many poets were afraid to do. Other poets thought that sexuality should be kept behind the human eye. But Walt Whitman thought that it should be expressed and shown because its a part of life. I also really concur with aow when she says that Walt Whitman seems to be making up his own special language. Ive never seen anything like that from any other poet. The way he writes flows so smoothly, yet the words he uses are sometimes hard to say. And I also agree that Walt Whitman changed the way of writing. His unique ways led to a totally new world of poetry. 1200663426