The Benefits of Memorizing Poetry

The Benefits of Memorizing Poetry

When I first read Marge Piercy’s poem “To be of use, ” I fell in love with the final lines: “The pitcher yowls for normal water to carry suggestions and a man or woman for function that is authentic. ” The main analogy resonated with me, using the desire I’ve truly always believed to have a purpose that goes outside my own satisfaction or amusement. Continue reading “The Benefits of Memorizing Poetry”