His use of the written word becomes an accurate representation of his feelings One day Rosalind discovers the verses and comments on their effect by saying This is the very false gallop of verses Why do you infect yourself with them Emotional Outlet Writing verses is an emotional platform for Orlando It conducts his intense feelings for Rosalind in poetic form His verses convey the depth of his emotions and the romantic madness he experiences This emotional expression is evident when he says O Rosalind These trees shall be my books Plot Development Orlando's poetry plays a vital role in the development of the plot It contributes to the comedic elements of the play It reaches its peak when Rosalind disguised as Ganymede questions Orlando about the authorship of the poems In conclusion Orlando's writing of poetry is a declaration of his love a symbol of devotion and an emotional outlet These sweeten the comedic elements of the play