Tim,
I suppose one could say that poets were trying to create a form of notation--like dancers. Dancers know that it simply isn't possible to describe everything. Poets will have to accept that as well, I believe.
The other difficulty is that poets must be pretty developed before they know what is worth measuring. The danger is that poetry might get into the hands of the bean counters and Orpheus be swamped by drudges.
A cautious approach by poets is advisable. It depends on temperaments. Sometimes it's best to let others decribe what the poet has done.
Janet
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