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Ocean commented on the post, "The World in the Evening" by Rachel Sherwood, Read by Ian
Dear Ian:
I am intrigued with your reading of Rachel Sherwood’s poem, “The World in the Evening,” because when you read it I was able to get a deeper understanding of what this poem could mean. One set of lines that stands out for me is,“miniature guerillas
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I chose this poem. Or, rather, it chose me. I chose this poem because it was an informative poem. The poem captured my attention when the author explained the characteristics and the meaning of a hedgehog through a story. Before reading this poem I initially did not know that much about hedgehogs, but now I bear little information about hedgehogs. Because of this poem, I can say I relate to a hedgehog. My first impression of this poem was it was going to be dry, meaning I wasn’t going to be engaged; However, I was really fascinated with the poem yet, at the same time it made me want more. A line that particularly makes me feel fascinated is, “The hedgehog
Shares its secret with no one”.A part that makes me want more is the lines, “We forget that never again
Will a god trust in the world”. This could be because the author started to bring up a new concept and then the poem ends abruptly.
What I know about the situation is Paul Muldoon is communicating the hedgehog’s characteristic traits to the readers. What I know about the speaker is that they are the kind of person who makes his poem like a puzzle, and it’s up to the readers to attach the pieces. This is suggested by the words “ We forget the god
Under this crown of thorns.
We forget that never again
Will a god trust in the world”.The speaker seems to be speaking to readers who are curious about hedgehogs and perhaps to Religious People. I say this because the speaker mentions god. The traits of the hedgehog have been frowned upon, people would agree that we should be able to trust each other but I think Paul Muldoon is saying that we should learn from the hedgehog, we shouldn’t trust too many people. The last two sentences remind me of how Jesus trusted someone and ended up getting betrayed. I think that is why Paul is encouraging the hedgehog’s values. The poem revolves around several themes, including fear and trust.
If this poem were a question, the answer would be “yes I agree with the hedgehog’s actions or no I don’t agree with the hedgehog’s actions”. If it were an answer, the question would be “ do you agree with the hedgehog’s actions?” The title suggests that the poem is about the hedgehog.
The poem’s form is narrative. This form is a vehicle for the content of the poem. If the poem were, say, a Haiku, it would not guide me toward an understanding of its meaning. This poem tells a story, a story where a reader can get sucked in the poem in a matter of seconds. The narrative form guides me to an understanding of the poem.
Read MoreThe snail moves like aHovercraft, held up by aRubber cushion of itself,Sharing its secret With the hedgehog. The hedgehogShares its secret with no one.We say, Hedgehog, come outOf yourself and we will love you. We mean no harm. We wantOnly to...
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Read MoreI remember when I used to dress up as my favorite fictional characters, Naruto, Rengoku from Demon Slayer, and Snake eyes from GI Joe.I remember my first comic.I remember my first video game system, it was a Black Genesis.I...
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Dear Ocean,
I can also remember my first time listening to Clint Eastwood by the Gorillaz and I still find joy in playing it when I skate, or when I work out. I can also remember the first comic I ever read. although I never dressed up my favorite demon slayer character I remember the first time watching it. I really enjoyed reading what you had to say because it brought up memories that I thought I had forgotten.
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Read MoreI am from Ticonderoga Pencils, from Downy and Coat-Hangers I am From Battery Park, and the Blacktops in Central Park I am from the clamor the 1 train provides I am from Purple Rice and Kimchi. from Nate and Natashia from the know -it -alls and...
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Dear Ocean:
I am amazed with your poem, “Where I’m From” because you’re talking about all these unique things that makes you, you.
One line that stands out for me is, “From those memories I know I am the product of intellect and diverse cultures ”. I think this line is great because you’re talking about your family.
Thanks for your poem. I look forward to seeing what you make next.
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Ocean commented on the post, New York City
Thanks for your poem! I look forward to seeing what you make next because I like how you use different literary techniques one of which is enjambment. I also liked how you talked about NYC Culture like music and entertainment.
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Dear Ocean,
I am delighted by your poem “Hedgehog”, by Paul Muldoon because of “The hedgehog gives nothing
Away, keeping itself to itself”.
” We wonder what a hedgehog Has to hide, why it so distrusts”, stands out for me. I think “We forget the god Under this crown of thorns”, are thought provoking because of, “We forget that never again Will a god trust in the world”.
Your poem reminds me of the underline messages and metaphors used in a open mic where an 11 year old poet read her poem “things that I believe”, where she used simile to describe people and animals .
Thanks for your poem. I look forward to seeing what you make next.