James L. Cuthbertson's poetry was that of a stanza structure. His poems were classified under the category of occasional poetry. He wrote his verses with restraint and simplicity.

John W. Geyssen has written:

'Imperial panegyric in Statius' -- subject(s): Emperors in literature, Historiography, History, History and criticism, In literature, Latin Laudatory poetry, Latin Occasional verse, Laudatory poetry, Latin, Occasional verse, Latin

Examples of occasional poems include poems written for specific events or occasions such as weddings, funerals, birthdays, holidays, graduations, or anniversaries. These poems are often personalized and tailored to the specific event they are celebrating or commemorating.

Jutta Grub has written:

'Mons resplendens' -- subject(s): Concrete poetry, History and criticism, In literature, Intellectual life, Laudatory poetry, Latin (Medieval and modern), Medieval and modern Latin poetry, Occasional verse, Latin (Medieval and modern)

The opposite of occasional is frequent.