I enjoy a good rhyme scheme in my poems. Even if it is in danger of becoming sing-songy or bouncy, I still enjoy a good rhyme. That is why I espcially appreciate what Plath does with rhyming. Utilizing visual rhymes, pseudo rhymes, and rhymes whenever she feels like it, Plath sates my hunger for poetry that rhymes while still keeping it mature and poetic. A few examples help to illustrate her rhyming style:
The nose, the eye pits, the full set of teeth?
The sour breath
My face a featureless, fine
Jew linen.
And there is a charge, a very large charge
I guess you could say I've a call.
It's easy enough to do it in a cell.
Reading the poem aloud tickles the tongue and slides out of the mouth effortlessly. Try reading the poem aloud a few times and maybe you too will appreciate rhyme in poetry more.
I totally agree with you Chris. Rhyming is a much more difficult task than it may seem. It is a gift to be able to rhyme with ease and sense. Plath really does do a great job in her rhyme schemes.
ReplyDeleteI like the fact that things don't rhyme perfectly in her poetry in a rhythmic way. She utilizes alliteration and assonance in a unique way. Why is your blog name Christopher? Do people seriously call you that?
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