This is a developing essay I am in the process of writing on current conceptions of poetic rhythm, in particular, the approach to poetic rhythm by Derek Attridge, who, at the moment, is considered the best theorist of these issues. I have been in a conversation with Attridge about these matters for 25 years, but now, our different positions on this issue are becoming clear, and it is now time to
... [Show full abstract] push this discussion of our differences to a resolution.