Punctuation in poetry is actually a writing tool, sometimes used and sometimes not used, depending on the actual situation.
Punctuation is completely unnecessary if it does not affect poetic expression. But we must branch, because the branch has already expressed the pause and independence between poems.
Of course, we can't stick to it until the end, which causes difficulties for readers and damages the artistic conception of poetry.
Some poetic styles, such as pedal poems, become ugly or even nondescript with punctuation.
Missing on the Internet (Step Poetry)
Yejo
It's getting deeper and deeper
this evening
Will you come?
a long while
worry
calmly
wait for
I think so.
probably
You are in trouble.
Can't come.
but
I'm still
hope
A miracle happened.
often
When you're alone.
In my mind.
Outline your image.
often
When I'm lonely
Reminds people of those
Intimate words
keyboard
write
heart
chant
screen
transmit
network
Love had to happen
Every farewell
There is a kind of
Reluctant to say goodbye
An indescribable feeling
Use thought
With melancholy.
know nothing at all
When shall we meet again?
leave
regret
leave
An expectation
wait for
Have hope
Isn't it?
A kind of beauty
as long as
Have a dream tonight.
make an appointment
At the intersection of dreams
if
I have insomnia.
you
Will you wait for me?
This poem, without punctuation, who will find it difficult and influential to understand the whole poem? Without punctuation, it looks neat, subtle and meaningful.
Another example is the following poem without punctuation:
Apple slices with tears
Before parting
Gave her one.
Red apple post-it notes
only
Think about it.
It's chic and beautiful.
Don't consider sth
She's here every day.
Tear off that piece
Seriously
symbol
A deep attachment to me
I asked
Why?
This apple slice is too sweet.
She said
Because I want to be sweet
Just add some salt with tears.
Oh, yo, yo
Such apple slices
How can I swallow it no matter how sweet it is?
If punctuation is added:
Apple slices with tears
Before leaving,
Gave her one.
Red apple-shaped notes,
Just,
Think about it.
It is chic and beautiful.
Unexpectedly,
She's here every day.
Tear off that piece,
Seriously,
symbol
Miss me deeply.
I asked:
Why?
Is this apple slice so sweet?
She said:
Because I want to be cute,
Just add some salt with tears.
Oh, gnome male-",(still use! )
Such apple slices,
No matter how sweet I am, how can I swallow it! (or use ...)
Does the whole poem seem awkward, and at the same time, it breaks the unique structural beauty of the ladder poem and feels very uncomfortable.
And the following poem, if not punctuated, will be unclear in some places:
He left.
What is this,
Let him leave you forever?
You're alone,
I am secretly sad here.
Oh, his shoes are still there,
Don't look, don't chase.
He's kidding you,
Deliberately let you drop a few more tears.
Maybe he's hiding not far away,
Giggle, you three sisters.
You just left with a bad smile,
Hum Yang Kun's minor "Never mind";
"I think I want to be happy and sad,
I see you are silent.
If that person makes up for it,
Your lonely space ... "
Add another sentence:
"Never mind, I'm going to the hotel to get drunk."
Before you finish singing,
He will come back quietly.
With a pathetic expression,
Plus a full face of shame.
You can't be soft-hearted,
Scold him, twist him, hit him and bite him until he cries out regret!
Sometimes punctuation is not needed, and even the artistic effect is better than punctuation. For example, the following poem:
You dance with me.
In the blue moonlight
You dance with me.
Exciting and soothing music
Talk in an affectionate whisper.
Intimate gaze
Entrust infinite feelings
How many joys and sorrows taste the same
How much fun is it for couples to travel long distances?
What could be more romantic than this?
What can stop the cheerful dance steps?
Lang lang gan Kun Qin Xifeng
I just hope that you and I can join hands day and night.
"What can be more romantic than this, and what can stop the cheerful dance steps?" These two sentences can be punctuated like this: "What can be more romantic than this, and what can stop the cheerful dance steps?" "What could be more romantic than this? What can stop the cheerful dance steps? " "What could be more romantic than this? Nothing can stop the cheerful dance steps! " "What can be more romantic than this, and what can stop the cheerful dance steps!" "What could be more romantic than this? What can stop the cheerful dance steps ... ""What can be more romantic than this? What can stop the cheerful dance steps? ! "Wait. However, I think it's better to exclude all these usages and simply not use punctuation, but it's implicit and can be left to the reader's imagination.
Some modern poems are written like this, that is, punctuation is not used throughout, and punctuation is replaced by spaces in the middle of the poem. The following poem is half empty where I want to stop, which makes me feel that I want to stop and continue. This is my new attempt to use space as a supplementary writing element of words. This half space gives people a feeling even more than a comma. I don't know what you think.
Tonight, walking alone by the lake
Remember that summer night?
A faint moonlight and a slight cool breeze.
We strolled by this quiet lake.
Deep laughter conveys the blending of souls.
A brief silence and silent eye contact.
Hear your heart beat faster.
Never feel the darkness of night
I just feel powerful.
Now the past is like smoke.
Real memories are a bit heavy.
The still faint moonlight
Or a slight cool breeze
The moon shadow stayed on the calm lake.
You stay in my restless heart
In short, there is no requirement for punctuation in poetry. How to use it specifically, in my opinion, depends on the actual situation of poetry. Does not affect poetry, but can not work overtime; If punctuation will affect the expression of poetry or cause misunderstanding of poetry, then punctuation must be added.
Generally speaking, a skilled poet can judge the quality of punctuation by himself. If it is difficult to judge at the moment, the easiest way is to read it several times after writing, and experience what kind of choice to make, and the effect can be the best. Or it's also a good idea to ask your poetry friends to read their own poems before making suggestions.