Poetic+Structure

by Brandon Lin __Go Home__

(bottle tower) uses a blank verse. By using blank verse, it shows a break from the constraints of a typical poem, supporting the second interpretation. A lack of rhyme in the poem gives the impression of a ramble or diary entry, telling the reader that the poem displays the authors feelings directly. Both of these make it seem as though Harvey is talking to the reader, connecting them to her words and enhancing the power of her imagery. The randomness of switching lines mid sentence does nothing for the meaning or reading of the poem, seeming only to keep the poem organized into a column.