> Poetry is defined by structured patterning of language. Historically this means: > > Meter (regular rhythm—e.g., Greek dactylic hexameter, Sanskrit śloka, Hebrew parallelism) > > Lineation (written in discrete lines) > > Structured patterning (of various forms) > > Compression or heightened diction > > The essential feature across ancient cultures is metrical form—some predictable, repeatable pattern of stresses, syllables parallel clauses, or even ideas (e.g., Isaiah). > > In other words, if it lacks formal patterning, it’s not poetry in the classical sense. 1: So, code?