Projective Verse

"Projective Verse" is a poetic approach developed by poet Charles Olson emphasizing the spontaneous and dynamic creation of poetry. It encourages poets to "project" their natural voice and energy directly onto the page, allowing the poem to emerge organically through open, free expression. Instead of following strict forms or rules, poets focus on the physical and emotional rhythm of their speech, capturing the immediacy of experience. This method highlights the importance of the poet’s presence and the flow of their ideas, making the poem a vivid, living exchange between the poet and the reader.