My favorite part of this poem is the way the words flow as you read it out. There’s this sort of natural rhythm to it and when read aloud in the right tone and the right attitude, it’s really something. I really like how it mimics the rhythm and the sound of actual blues as well as how the writer uses slang to really capture the time and the language that was used. If you can’t tell already, I really like it when something sounds good and pleasing to the ear, whether it be a poem or music, etc.
The Arts, The City, and Me: Encounters with New York
Professor Drabik – Fall 2014
Hi Pun,
I agree that the poem presents a “natural rhythm” as you call it, which significantly enhances the poem. It was the first thing that stood out to me as I read it.
Your post made me think about the nature of poetry in general. Are poems always meant to be read aloud? If so, shouldn’t all poets work to craft each syllable so that it fits in tune perfectly with all the others? What do we make of free-verse poetry, then? Just some thoughts.