Why did Creely used "sd" and "yr" instead of just simply saying "said" or "you are"? Is there a significant meaning to this?
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
"I Know a Man" by Creeley
There was not a part of the poem that was more significant than others. I feel like the whole poem itself is significant. The title "I Know a Man" was ironic. "Knowing" something or someone is personal, but the whole tone and feel of the poem is far from that. Another irony can be seen when he stated "why not, buy a goddamn big car" in the 3rd stanza and "look out where yr going" in the 4th stanza. The first statement give a feel of spontaneity and outrageousness while the latter gives a feeling of restraint. Creeley in a way can be compared to Kerouac. Although they are want to be spontaneous, courageous, and random, they in someway have restraints and boundaries.
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