On Writing: Pattern

Pattern is artful, intentional repetition.
How writers make meaning.
An essay may tell you the meaning.
Creative writers must create meaning.

Once creative writers discover the intricate nuances of sound,
They use sound repetition to underline
Or highlight or even evoke
Specific moods and feelings in their readers.

Instead of thinking about sound simply as rhyme,
Pay attention to the vowels and consonants.
Sound can be very subtle.

Readers appreciate “figuring out” the puzzle that is pattern.
The harder the puzzle is, the more payoff there better be.