The Reaper’s checklist for narrative poetry:OK, further...
A beginning, a middle, an end.
Observation.
Compression of time.
Containment.
Illumination of private gestures.
Understatement.
Humor.
Location.
Memorable characters.
A compelling subject.
Only a Quatrain Part Deux
There, they're living like they did in June,
but with sub-zero zest. But here he stays
at home refurbishing his block and tackle,
too many lengths of rope, and threadbare wear.
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