My Papas Waltz Poem Analysis

Because there are many ways to write poetry, there is no such thing as a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ poem. Poetry is a form of expression, its’ finished product is like a piece of artwork thats’ picture is painted with words of choice. A poem can be written in any style or form- a rant, a letter, a story or a song; but what makes a poem, a poem?

No matter what type of writing style is used, the poem must include a theme; the purpose of the poem or the message that the author tries conveying to teach us a lesson about life, and a subject; the overall topic or ideas that are incorporated in the text. Although typical one-stanza poems may not consist of much detail, they give a straightforward message which makes it strong enough to stand alone. In Sound and Sense by Alexander Pope, each line is denotative; for example, “True ease in writing comes from art, not chance” (1). This first line already tells us the subject of the poem, while more information is added throughout the poem to back up that main point. Other than that, poems with multiple stanzas include events that progress from one stanza to the next, while some often suggest hidden messages leaving their audience to contemplate the true meaning of the poem. My Papa’s Waltz by Theodore Roethke is an example of this.

Because different authors come from different backgrounds, their views and opinions may differ from others which is sometimes seen as biased. The attitude of the speaker develops the tone of the poem, giving the audience a certain vibe shall it be serious, humorous, sarcastic or