The Poet At Seven By Donald Justice - 1194 Words

When a reader initially reads Donald Justice’s â€Å"The Poet at Seven,† he or she might take the easy route and conclude it for what it says, only. If this method were taken, the poem’s presumed plot would have been taken quite literally: the poet is reminiscing about his childhood memories; the poem is sweet, simple, and nostalgic. However, poems are not that simple. They are complex riddles, full of hidden meaning. To truly shed light on Justice’s purpose of the poem, it is necessary to look at the â€Å"what-if’s† through its intricate designs of language. The poem’s form is an important start when close reading. Also, to discern the hidden meaning, it is important to consider the specific word choice and how it paints a picture inside the reader’s mind. As a result, the reader will grasp the poem’s true intention. By doing this, the reader will sincerely have an understanding of â€Å"The Poet at Seven,† the w ay Justice probably would have wanted. To begin the steps of interpreting what Justice has to say, it is crucial to analyze the poem as a whole. â€Å"The Poet at Seven† is a sonnet, but not the typical type of sonnet; the type of poetry that Justice applied is called a Petrarchan sonnet. Rhymes are used starting with the first line, later pairing it with line four, and so forth. Justice even expertly applied sight rhymes, words that look like they rhyme, but technically don’t, with the words â€Å"come† and â€Å"home.† It succeeded, just like every other factor in the text. â€Å"The Poet atShow MoreRelatedBob Dylans Impact on Pop Culture1515 Words   |  7 Pagesincessant touring; such as ‘The Never Ending Tour’ of June 1988 established a new type of touring and a new vessel for mass communication of music. [Various Authors, 2001] He changed from an initially young folk audience yearning for protest songs and justice to a more commercial rock audience. 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