Similar to the previous comments, I also had initial difficulties with the assignment. I found myself searching for topics that I was sure of, struggling for a situation that would be easily described in verse. However, I decided to look into my own life, and search through by database of memories to find a particular topic that cause anxiety at one time. I completed most of the poem when I realized that every line and every stanza was "high tension," which would effectively convince the reader that I was not being true to the situation (thereby causing them to lose interest). Realistically, most situations that provoke tension or anxiety are in fluctuation between "high tension" and "modest tension". I struggled to convey this cycle in my poem, but came to the conclusion (after reading the handout once again) that detail is an effective utility for managing tension. In my poem, I used details to instigate and abate tension, which assisted with the "ebb and flow" I wished to create.
I also found the blue beard poems to be very interesting. I enjoy conducting research for the sake of understanding the poem; I see it as a challenge. I am uncomfortable if I leave a poem unresolved, incompletely appreciated, and I often conduct research on the topic (if it is necessary)to acquire a complete understanding. Wikipedia is an incredible tool for background research!
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