Busy To Read Poetry By Stephen Dunn
Poetry Essay
In the poem, Poem for People That Are Understandably Too Busy to Read Poetry, the diction, or mood, set author Stephen Dunn is one of humor. He puts the reader in a jokingly fun mindset so that the poem is easy to read. The poem is such an easy read; it also begs the question of whether or not it is a real poem. At the same time, it has something for every type of reader to be interested in and enjoy.
In the first line of the poem, the reader can already tell how light-hearted this poem is going to be and how it is not going to be a “traditional” poem. Using words like relax puts the readers’ mind at ease so that they are actually able to enjoy the reading. Also, when Dunn puts phrases like, “This won't last long. Or if
In the poem, Poem for People That Are Understandably Too Busy to Read Poetry, the diction, or mood, set author Stephen Dunn is one of humor. He puts the reader in a jokingly fun mindset so that the poem is easy to read. The poem is such an easy read; it also begs the question of whether or not it is a real poem. At the same time, it has something for every type of reader to be interested in and enjoy.
In the first line of the poem, the reader can already tell how light-hearted this poem is going to be and how it is not going to be a “traditional” poem. Using words like relax puts the readers’ mind at ease so that they are actually able to enjoy the reading. Also, when Dunn puts phrases like, “This won't last long. Or if