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| Biggest to Smallest: Box 1, Box 2, Box 3 |
1212 Springfield Ave. Urbana, Illinois, 61801
One Poem*
*See attached note
"Poem in a box"
by Alex Higgs
I’m sorry this poem is too big to fit in one box
We had to take it apart and put it in many
Each one contains a little something new
There is no correct way to put it together
Yet if you need instruction just listen here
The first box contains buildings and landscapes
It has the dirt of mother nature,
The metal of mankind’s hardships,
water from the mighty oceans,
and the cool breeze of autumn.
The second box holds all the colors of the world
From the sweet yellow of a bumble bee
To the majestic purple of the prettiest sunset
It has colors that turn the darkest days to the brightest
And if need be, the brightest to the darkest…
Please be careful with the last box, for it is the most fragile
This box contains the heart of the poem
All the emotions: Sadness, Happiness
Anger, and most important of all Love
This is what keeps the poem breathing
I love the poem and the vivid way it articulates various palettes and tools a poem might draw from. The idea that the poem couldn't be fit into one box is a nice one. Very cool solution, Alex!
ReplyDeleteI like the poem. It juxtaposes consumerism (the FedEx boxes) and nature, investigating the clash of modern man's tendency to categorize with his primordial roots.
ReplyDeleteAwesome work Alex! I loved the format of the poem, beautifully accentuating the "problem" assigned. Each stanza reminds me of a Russian nesting doll, further uncovering profound truths with each progressive stanza.
ReplyDeleteEmma Hummel
ReplyDeleteI really like the heading with the mailing address. That was creative. The whole poem was very interesting to read, but the last stanza was my favorite, especially the last line. I find it true that poetry is reliant on emotions and that was a good observation.
Clever solution, Alex! I think that the way you structured the post was unique and required very and out-of-the-box thinking. I especially like your choice of figurative language in this post because it made the piece feel more intimate. Plus, it really made me step back and think, which is always a plus! That all being said, sweet post!
ReplyDeleteI liked all the detail. It helped me visualize everything you were saying, in a very poetic manner. I also like how you worked around the box, and fit it in smaller boxes. Good solution.
ReplyDeleteMultiplicity is a nice solution to the prompt. To use the wording against itself, from "in a box" to in many boxes. Very cheeky. Your poem is creative and covers many of the themes and concepts, i love the beauty of each of the boxes components.
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