Bob,
I think Ralph was asking specifically about those two examples, rather than sparking off a general discussion, or arguments and disagreements. At least, that's how I saw it.
But, although I write only metrical poetry myself, I've read lots of beautiful prose poems. I just happen to think those Thoreau pieces - because Ralph asked - were more in the category of poetic prose. It was a 50/50 choice!
Jayne
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