The thing is,
a poem 'means' what it means to each reader,
not your poetry teacher,
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seems at school all they do is try to get us to say what we think something means in a book, a poem, a story, and what do i know, he could be in love or he could be dying and the teacher says, 'correction', ' he was only sick', and who can tell the difference. i dont know, but i love this poem, great write, ten. ben
You are as ever, M, the exception to the rule 'those who can't, teach'.... And yes. The teacher inspires and guides but does not give 'answers' to what is inherently and necessarily subjective. We should remember this! Never occurred to me before that 'critic' is a self-appointed term but it is, isn't it.... speaks volumes. I just love the ending; since you weren't going to say anything. t x
Your... one hundred percent... right on this one.. Michael... Every one has his or her own Interpretation of a poem...10