[Bards] Need help with formats

[Robert Fitzmorgan]

> Master Robin,
>  
> This is fascinating, but utterly new to me. Where was this switch back 
> and forth used? Why? What are the rules? Who did it?
>  
> Can you expand on this, at least by giving me a short bibliography of 
> where to start my own research? I feel like I came in in the middle of 
> a great story....
>  
> Esther

    I'm not Robin but I can recommend The Complete Rhyming Dictionary 
and Poet's Craft Book  by  Clement Wood.  This is an excellent starting 
point for someone wanting to learn poetics.  You can usually find a copy 
in the used book stores,  or on Amazon.com

Robert

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