What are the rules?

@Katpet (215)
Kenya
February 28, 2007 12:12am CST
I know the rules of composing mashairi in Kiswahili but for poetry, although i do compose, i don't have much knowledge on the rules that are to be followed as far as verses, and lines are concerned. Who knows them?
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@lonnieN (428)
• United States
28 Feb 07
What is mashairi and Kiswahili? There are many different forms of poetry each with its own rules. i look forward to reading the responses to this great question!!