From The Journal Of A Polish Immigrant,1901 Comments

Hey, that's a really swell poem, there, Mr. Bandwagoner. I think the best part is the end, the quote and the nod. It's so simple and childlike. A very good poem. It ventures into the uncomfortable areas people don't like to think about, and with the perspective of a child, it makes it so real and tangible. Beautiful, and beautifully poignant. -Sophia

very very very good. I like the spelling and grammar 'mistakes', they make it so much more real. It wasn't too gruesome, it probably happened all the time. I especially love the occasional stark rhyme. it fits so well and ties the poem together. very good use of bitter humor too, helps visualize and make it come alive. awesome. -landrey

All right, sorry if this poem comes across a bit too gruesome! I felt inspired after hearing stories in Dr. J's class about the day-to-day lifestyles of poor immigrants. It is, in a certain way, a poem spin-off of the book, 'The Jungle.'