Meter is the drumbeat that thrums under the skin of all poems, even the most experimental free verse. But for more than a century, free verse has occupied a dominant position in American poetry. Metrical poems have never entirely lost their appeal, however, an appeal rooted in the body, and evident to the ear.
In this four-module workshop, you'll explore the most popular meters in English: dactyls, trochees, anapests, and iambs. You’ll write one poem in each of these meters, leaning on contemporary and classic examples as you leap from rhythm to rhythm, reclaiming that beat and harnessing its power.
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Meter is the drumbeat that thrums under the skin of all poems, even the most experimental free verse. But for more than a century, free verse has occupied a dominant position in American poetry. Metrical poems have never entirely lost their appeal, however, an appeal rooted in the body, and evident to the ear.
In this four-module workshop, you'll explore the most popular meters in English: dactyls, trochees, anapests, and iambs. You’ll write one poem in each of these meters, leaning on contemporary and classic examples as you leap from rhythm to rhythm, reclaiming that beat and harnessing its power.
Shortly after you Add to Cart, you will receive an email containing an invitation to create an account and begin learning. Note: This class does not include feedback or interaction with the instructor or other learners, and is accessible for thirty days. If more time is needed, just contact us.
Teaching Artist
Joshua Davis
Joshua holds an MFA from Stonecoast at the University of Southern Maine, an MFA from the University of Mississippi, and an M.A. from Pittsburg State University. A former John and Renee Grisham fellow, he teaches poetry, fiction, and multi-genre workshops. Recent poems have appeared in The Poetry Distillery, The Museum of Americana, and The Midwest Quarterly. He is a doctoral candidate in Literature at Ohio University, and now lives in Tampa, Florida.
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