Lack of Harmony Cowley s Pindaric odes had noble ideas The subjects were strong and the plans were bold But the different parts did not match well One part seemed great but another part looked weak Johnson said the verses had power but they were not smooth The whole poem did not feel balanced There was no proper rhythm or clear unity Mixed Quality Johnson said the thoughts in Cowley s odes were often new and exciting But the words and images were sometimes too low or common The poem looked big at first but the parts inside were small Cowley s learning and talent were clear Still the style did not always help him The poems had clever ideas but they lacked poetic beauty In short Cowley s Pindarism had both strengths and weaknesses He used it with a bold mind and deep thought But his odes were not always smooth or straightforward Johnson praised Cowley s gift but he did not fully support his style