3-23-09 Freewrite

I would imagine that flarf is not usually taught as a form of poetry in schools because of its controversial use of language and ideas as well as its controversial nature within the poetry community. It was evident through the readings for this week that flarf is a random and lawless form of poetry which can lead to inclusion of controversial topics and controversial language. Additionally, it was also apparent that many within the poetry community question the validity of this form.
However, I would argue that flarf should be considered in the same category as all other forms of poetry. While it is really not structured, it can be considered to be a form of expression on the same level as other forms of poetry.
The definition of flarf as "world poetry," I would argue, is a relatively accurate one. Through the use of Google and other search engines, words and phrases can be pulled from websites, advertisements, or blogs from around the world, essentially in any language. Thus giving this form of poetry a uniquely global feel.