Is rhyming poetry too outdated?
Actually, depending on what literary circles one travels in, rhyme (and other formal elements of poetry) are still quite relevant to contemporary poetry. I strongly recommend you look up up a movement called “New Formalism.” I’ve included a link for quick reference, although there are plenty of other sites that address the subject. http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMI… There are plenty of well known poets in the 21st century who are known for writing formal poetry, versus more open styles. That is not to say they don’t write in open forms, i.e. free verse, or experiment with pre-existing forms, but these particular poets are known to be strong advocates of applying a contemporary sensibility insofar as content to formal poetry. Some well respected practitioners of formal poetry include Richard Wilbur (Pulitzer Prize winner), Donald Justice (recently deceased alas, but also a Pulitzer Prize winner), Molly Pe
