Poetry Contrast Part 1

When you are done suffering, open the door and leave.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

Reciprocity (giving as well as receiving) is lacking in the relationship.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

Tools include pencil and paper.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

The speaker expects listeners to know the essence of a story.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

The speaker claims that she is no more needier than other people.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

The speaker addresses the birches in the absence of a relationship connection.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

Speaker invites the reader to look at the night sky.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

Children are always eager for a story.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

The weak sun is described as flickering over a dry surface.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light

The speakers attitude toward the birches is one of indifference.

• The Wild Iris

• Matins "I see it is with you..."

• Spring Snow

• Retreating Light