What are the rules for commas in poetry? Would appreciate any feedback.
I'm not really sure myself, but I think the rules depend on the poet and what they feel comfortable with in laying out their creation. If commas do not fit in the way you want your poem to be presented then I don't think the comma rule applies really. That's what I've read anyway.
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