Analysis Of 'Constantly Risking Absurdity'

Finding the Beautiful Truth Poetry is a true literary art form that uncovers the hidden beauty of the world through its word’s. Poems are strong pieces of literature that unveil a deeper meaning using various literary devices throughout. Therefore, all humans need poetry as it is a living image that endlessly inspires the importance of change in society. Moreover, in silence, poetry is able to connect with people on any subject for it contains all the wisdom of the world. Furthermore, poetry pours out raw emotion and truth though the use of metaphors, allusions and many more devices, which shed light on the value of life. In “Constantly Risking Absurdity” a poem written by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the speaker explains the devotion that a poet

Ferlinghetti clearly compares an acrobat to a poet to showcase that like acrobats, poets are special persons who perform rather life threatening tricks. The acrobats’ acts as a pedestal, to help readers better understand that poets take absurd risks, in order to ultimately capture the beauty of their work. The internal structure of this poem is a large contributing factor to helping readers see the unpredictable outcome of a poet’s life in comparison to an acrobat swinging of a trapeze. Equally important, Ferlinghetti clearly uses an allusion of Charlie Chaplin in contrast to a poet in order to emphasize that like all human, poets also doubt the risk that they are taking. Although it seems like poets are wise beings, they are not too far from regular people because they to feel misunderstood in society. As a whole, poetry is truly magnificent art form, which holds the inspiration of change in the world, captures truth and the pure beauty of the world, through its entrancing