Visual poetry uses the page as a canvas to visually represent the themes, subjects, or sentiments of words in a variety of shapes and forms.
The beauty of the visual format lies in the poet’s ability to mark, prescribe, or record process; the replication of shape; or the simulation of movement. It can also present the material in a way that leads to other meanings or implications that aren’t reflected in the words themselves. As Johanna Drucker notes in her book, Figuring the Word, the page serves "as a vocal score of tone or personality."
| Rhyme: | Principally non-rhyming |
| Structure: | Varied; often visually represents the theme or subject of the poem |
| Measure/Beat: | Varied |
| Common Themes: | Artistic, nature, seasons, relationships |
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