Sri Aurobindo

Letters of Sri Aurobindo

CWSA 27

Fragment ID: 7307

The Right Words in the Right Places [3]

I am sending you another weak poem. Please correct and tell me what you think of it.

The lines have poetic substance, but are imperfect in expression. A very slight refinement in these respects is enough to bring out the poetic substance. The exact word or turn, the exact rhythmic movement needed is all-important in poetry and a slight change makes a big difference.