Many people think that poetry is dead. And don’t forget, it’s meant to be heard. It’s no good publishing a book of poetry if you can’t supply the rhythm to go with it. That’s why so many people struggle with classical poetry because they read it as prose rather than verse. You’ll only engage contemporary readers if there’s some good puns or rude words like in a saucy limerick. You certainly don’t get famous names circulating the arts halls any more reading out their latest works. But when you think about it; it’s stripped down into other mediums like song. You’ve got to make people listen to your lyrics and it’s difficult to make music if you can’t find a rhythm to make things rhyme. Today’s reflections are different from the eighteenth century, and I imagine Shelly would be cracking jokes at his audience as a stand-up comedian if he was still alive today So like everything, poetry has evolved.
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