Okay, I accept that rules are needed in poetry, but poets shouldn't be expected to obey all the rules of poetry.

This article in today's Observer got me angry at lunchtime.

What do these people want?! Isn't poetry supposed to be for everyone, and not exclusive to the realm of dusty old books and Public School Snobs? Language is flexible, so is poetry, that's why it is so interesting to work with. While some structure is necessary in poetry, it does not really matter how a poet lays out the poem. It should always be down to the individual style of the poet.