Pet_Sounds

Haven't read much Franz Wright, so I can't be sure, but you might like C. K. Williams.

EDIT: Meant for Frownland, but hey, you might like him too, grindy.

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Frownland

I learned about Wright through his poetry prose on Sylvian's "There's a Light That Enters Houses With No Other House In Sight", so recs for stuff that bleeds more into the literary side of things is also welcome.

EDIT: Just read "From My Window" and it was beautiful. I'll definitely look more into his stuff, thanks brother.

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grindy

Thanks, but it's not for me.
As I said, I'm looking for something way more conservative and classical.
I need rhymes and stuff.

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Pet_Sounds

Then C. K. Williams might be just what you're looking for.

EDIT: Once again, meant for Frown.

grindy: Most of the "more conservative" poets I read are older (19th-early 20th centuries), but if you haven't read any Robert Frost, he's worth exploring.

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grindy

Really wonder whether there are any famous modern poets like that at all.

I haven't really read any english poetry, except for some Shakespeare and a few random poems here and there. Will check out Robert Frost. Thanks!

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Frownland

If you haven't read much, might I suggest Keats? He seems like such a poetic icon that he hardly needs mentioning, but on the off chance that you've never read him I highly recommend it.

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Pet_Sounds

My pleasure.

You're (hopfully) in for a treat then. "After Apple Picking" is my favourite, but it's probably not as traditional as you're looking for. "The Road Not Taken" is his most famous; I'd start there.

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grindy

Thanks guys! Will report back.
Don't think I ever consciously read Keats. I somewhat love poetry and write some myself, but it very rarely really resonates with me, since I'm extremely picky and conservative and actually seldom in the mood for it. Therefore the staggering ignorance.

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Pet_Sounds

You should post some of yours for us!

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grindy

It's in German, so I doubt anyone could enjoy it.
Otherwise I'd have spammed the forum full of it.

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