The Innovative Features in Contemporary Poetry:

Abstract

The contemporary poet has realized that the old style, with its traditional approach and outdated form, is no longer capable of encompassing the concepts of modern poetry. This problematic issue addresses the inevitability of change and renewal in poetry, which has become a necessity to push aside traditional forms that have become outdated. Hence, serious attempts emerged, known as free verse poetry. This experiment proved successful as it surpassed regional boundaries to become a general artistic and cultural leap in Arabic poetry. This new poetic school shattered all imposed constraints and propelled it from stagnation to vitality and innovation. The pioneers of this school began to establish rules and foundations for free verse poetry, liberating contemporary poems from these limitations. Thus, the poet started expressing his issues and psychological and emotional states through new artistic molds.