I have found that rhythm is one of the driving factors when writing my poetry because the structure has helped me organize both my thoughts and my sounds. Denman writes, “The rhythmic structuring of a poem gives it its flow, its changes, and its melodic direction, so that the poet can direct the language just as a symphony directs with its baton” (20). Word poets must be especially aware of rhythm to prevent their flow from being interrupted or unbalanced. There were a couple of students in the class who seemed musically inclined, which showed in their distinct rhythm and flow