Elaboration of Nyctom's point
There are those
Who turn up a nose
At lineated prose
But Carol's only requirement was rhyme
So, Hugh, you mustn't regard yourself as pond-slime.
Of course, Carol does mention that we have the right, as we please, to choose a meter,
And from this it seems to follow, when you really think about it, that, should it please you, you might not use a meter.
Just be sure that whatever you say, whether coldly reasoned or passionate
Has a dash of Ogden Nash in it.
And since Nash is, with me, a long-time favorite,
If others do better at this, I'll savor it.
[This message has been edited by ChrisW (edited January 16, 2002).]
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