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Poet: Theodore Roethke
Poem: I Knew A Woman
Comment 4 of 4, added on February 18th, 2009 at 9:20 PM.
I Knew A Woman was a very hard poem for me to understand as I don't speak in blank verse on a regular basis. Poetry is all about interpretation and application. Although one may not receive what the author intended, if they feel bettered after reading the piece, the duty has been accomplished.
sarah from United States
Comment 3 of 4, added on April 22nd, 2007 at 9:47 PM.
it was pointed out to me that the speaker was a horse...try rereading it...it makes sense...
1. turn, counter turn
2. nibbled from her hand
3. follow her lead
Jennifer from United States
Comment 2 of 4, added on March 22nd, 2006 at 6:55 AM.
Your Wrong Britt...if you look at his sensual side of life and nature you would understand his mind doesnt go right to sex!
Frankenstein from United Kingdom
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I Knew A Woman was a very hard poem for me to understand as I don't speak in blank verse on a regular basis. Poetry is all about interpretation and application. Although one may not receive what the author intended, if they feel bettered after reading the piece, the duty has been accomplished.
sarah from United States