Joshua Corey identifies the six dimensions of a poem–the first dimension? “VOLTA. The turn, the break…. The clinamen, the swerve.” Check it out here.
Josh himself is a master swerver. I make this claim in a review-essay that includes a review of his terrific book of sonnets, Severance Songs–be sure to check out this book when you get a chance.
Structure & Surprise 
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