I read the first poem several times, and I could not figure out what she meant by it. It was frustrating nonetheless, and I was a little worried at how it would be discussed in class. What i found interesting reading other people’s blog posts, was that even though a majority of the class said they disliked it, most people followed Gertrude’s style and created pieces very similar to hers. Clearly, it is a very fun task.

I do not however, feel that the poem was made to be a puzzle that the public should figure out. Rather, it is a simple thought and collection of what Gertrude was thinking at the time, and because it is so unique it is regarded to be a great work. With that taken into consideration, we need to stop, or I do rather, thinking about what the words mean. I dont feel we will come to a conclusion.

The poem leaves you hanging, because you do not know what you just read. After reading it many times, you are just left with hints about what she might mean, but not really what she actually means. We discussed that she wanted to be famous and well known, maybe that is why the poem is written this way? I would hope not, it would be very disappointing. So I can continue to appreciate the work, I will imagine that it represents her thoughts and her aspects about people in her life, and I think that is what poetry is all about.