Poem+Structure.mf

=Poem Structure:=

//Mulberry Fields// doesn't seem to follow any particular structure. The author, Lucille Clifton, uses free verse with no capitalization and no punctuation marks. Instead of periods, Clifton employs the use of double spaces to act as sentence enders. There is no meter and also no apparent rule as to when the next line begins. Due to the structure of the poem, there is also no rhyme scheme which is typical of Clifton's style. This gives her poetry a very modern touch as well as emphasizing the power behind her words that normal styles may not be capable of.

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