what ive found in all honesty in my own writing that IF knowledge of proper poetic and writing form is in my head, then I dont concsiously reference it when i write,rather I notice its signatures in the end product.

I feel the arts are best kept free of hard rules, as expression that employs recognizable tools is as valid as revolutionary work that breaks new ground. I guess the real question is, does new ground exist to be broken. If the answer is no, then modern poetry as referenced in your quote should be reexamined to note in hindsight, and even in filuted form, the structure and form of poetry technique.

-j