http://www.loc.gov/poetry/180/001.html
This poem only represents my feelings I had towards what my teachers did to poetry, but to the literature as well. We all need to make sure we aren't beating the beauty out of what we are reading by examining it too closely in one form or another.
Yes, I expect you to follow the link and read the poem. Don't be so lazy!
~Stan
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
4 comments:
3rd word should be "not", fourth "only"....then continue reading.
I think I need to start proof-reading!
~Stan
I love that poem! Had to read it in another class.
Stan,
I agree it seems like anytime I have been in a class that talks about poetry it seems that the teacher was always looking for one correct answer. I hated it! I would read a poem and think that was nice. I was afraid to think it through and explore because the teacher was going to tell me what it meant anyways and whatever I thought my own interpretation would be wrong.
I've felt that way before too, Matt and Stan. What ever happened to our concepts of personal interpretation. I can understand if a student is way off, setting them back on the road a little, but let them have a little freedom as well.
Post a Comment