Free verse

A free verse poem by E. E. Cummings
"Is 5" by E. E. Cummings, an example of free verse.

Free verse is an open form of poetry which does not use a prescribed or regular meter or rhyme and tends to follow the rhythm of natural or irregular speech. It encompasses a large range of poetic form, and its distinction to other forms (such as prose) is often ambiguous. In general, the core characteristic of free verse is its flexibility.

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