"when the world is puddle-wonderful"

Respond to ee cummings' "in Just."
What is your initial emotional response to the poem?
Discuss cummings' emphasis on setting in this poem.
What is captured in this scene, and how does it establish both tone and theme?

Please post by Oct. 1.

Billy Collins's "Sonnet" Response

Review the structure of a sonnet (see lit terms on edline).

Read Collins' "Sonnet" following the handout from class.

In your post, explore how Collins' both adheres to and strays from the sonnet form to achieve his purpose.

Please respond on or before Sept. 22.

Introduction to Poetry

Reflect on the Introduction to Poetry in the Norton (810-825). What are your overall impressions of poetry analysis? How have you "tackled" poems in the past? Do you consider reading or writing poetry a strength/weakness? Do you have a favorite poem? Feel free to respond to all or part of this prompt. Also, respond to at least one of your classmate's posts before next class.
As noted below, you are to comment on the posting (throughout the first quarter) not create your own blog.