POEM : AN ART WITHOUT DRAWING

 

Poem is a form of writing that uses not only words, but also form patterns of sound, imagery and figurative language to convey the message. In general, poem deals with particular things in concrete language, since our emotion most readily response to these things . From the poem's particular situation ,the reader may then generalise; the generalities arise by implication from the particular . In other words , a poem is  most often concrete and particular; the "message" , if there is any , is general and abstract; it is implied by the image. Images , in turn , suggest meanings beyond the mere identity  of the specific object. Poem 'plays ' with meaning when it identifies resemblances or makes comparisons between things .

 

A poem is not only a part of literature, but also a picture that the poet wants to draw without making any drawing. A poem contains so many characteristics - 

Rhythm - One of the most important characteristic of poem is that it is rhythmic. But, a poem can be made by without rhythm also , it is not compulsory to have a rhythm in all poem. But, it is beautiful when the poem can be recite with proper rhythm.

Imagery- A poet must use imagery in their poems. People frequently use imagery as a means of communicating feelings, thoughts and ideas through descriptive knowledge.So, to make a poem realistic; it is very much essential to use imagery in their poems.

IMAGINATION IS A VITAL PART IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING A POEM

 

Simile- Various stimuli can be used in a poem to increase it's beauty.Similes are very much important for developing the quality of a poem.

Imaginative- A poem is rarely based on reality. It is mainly based on some imaginary things.Poem is mainly an imaginative idea.

Symbolic- A poem is always symbolic. Some symbols are used to define something in a poem.

These are some of the characteristics of a poem. Actually, a poem doesn't contain only these characteristics. It is varied from topic to topic or poet to poet.