Barbie Doll

This poem confronted conformity, a lifestyle we are taught is normal. It sheds light on the fear instilled by society and the dangerous effects it has. I don't think there is anything wrong with looking like barbie, however, if you don't, there is nothing wrong with that either. I feel as though, people shouldn't be biased towards another's point of view or lifestyle and rather embrace it.

In Golden Gate Park that Day

This poem was a great look on the relationship between two people who think differently and are motivated by different factors. The hints in the poem were subtle such as the mans beat up flute and the womans bunch of grapes. The ending of the poem is very blunt. It sums up the consequences of being motivated by external factors. This poem was inspiring and a great reality check for women who can relate to it.

Sex Without Love

This poem used intelligent comparisons to describe the foolishness of having sex without love. It also described the beauty of being intimate with another human being. Often times, we confuse that beauty with love. It isn't until our clothes are back on that we realize love is fleeting. This is similar to the the comparison the author made to those who go to church but aren't god-fearing when they leave. " These are the true religious, the purists, the pros, the ones who will not accept a false Messiah, love the priest instead of the God." This quote also made me think about the importance of autonomy. If those who enjoy being intimate and those enjoy going to church had an internal locus of control, they would be better suited to commit to their choices.

The Fish

Elizabeth Bishop shows that you don't need to know someone in order to recognize their pain. I liked how she spoke of the fish in detail and used characteristics of that of a human being to describe it. Elizabeth was reflecting on life in a way that most wouldn't, using a helpless fish. I see, the sea to be the world, the fish to be a human, and Elizabeth to be another human preparing to use the fish to her advantage. However, Elizabeth chose to set the fish free, maybe because she recognized something in the fish, something she could describe so articulately, something that reminded her of herself.