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05 May 2014, 11:17 pm

cathylynn wrote:
i've been known to write a poem from time to time.
me too!


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06 May 2014, 12:04 am

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I like rhyming poetry for the pattern of sounds.


Yeah, I've always liked rhyming poetry. I also like alliteration and other word play.



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06 May 2014, 1:16 am

Always thought there might be a connection with trouble picking up analogical language (metaphor, simile, allegory, etc), and being an aspie, since analogical language isn't obvious, though I'm not too sure.

William Mcgonagall, a notoriously bad poet, is speculated to have aspergers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Mc ... perger.27s

Although not to discourage anyone, personally I find William to be a great inspiration, he loved to do poetry even though he was so terrible at it, he even found work reciting his poems in front of an audience while people pelted him with food. Poor guy... though he did make a good living doing that, his conviction to poetry is very inspiring.

I love how a website dedicated to him lists that he's "remembered and quoted long after more talented contemporaries have been forgotten." (LINK)

Love that guy.