Reflective

Reflective
by A. R. Ammons

I found a
weed
that had a

mirror in it
and that
mirror

looked in at
a mirror
in

me that
had a
weed in it

Since we have been discussing line breaks over the last couple of classes, I decided to focus on a poem that contained interesting line breaks. Furthermore, both presentations focused some attention on imagery and the images produced through the use of diction. This poem clearly presents itself as having a different type of line break. Each line consist of only one to three short words, and each stanza, only three short lines. Furthermore, the word mirror is used three times throughout the poem and the word weed twice. Even after reading it over twice, I was forced to read it slowly and very carefully so as not to make a mistake. It is as if the structure and set up of this poem relates to the act of reflection and meditation, in that it must be done with care and at a slow pace. Furthermore, it is as if the poem is like a tongue twister, representing the act of twisting one's self inward to see their inner self.
The imagery presented in this poem is also very interesting. The picture that is formed by his diction shows a weed with a mirror in it, shining on a mirror in him that has a weed in it. It is clear that the flaw he notices with his eyes, sheds light on his own flaw. I truly enjoy how this poem is so simple, yet so filled with many different and interesting aspects.