One Train May Hide Another

I have been so frustrated today trying to get myself organized between work, school, a baby on the way, moving whew things get hectic. One Train May Hide Another by Kenneth Koch in a way screamed to me "HEY YOU SIT DOWN, RELAX AND TAKE THINGS ONE AT A TIME"! When I first looked at the poem I must say I thought to myself I don’t feel like reading this longggggggg poem but by the time I got to lines 6 and 7 "Wait until you have read the next line--Then it is safe to go on reading." they subliminally spoke to me.
I believe that this poem is a way for Koch who has obviously been through the trials and tribulations of life to reach younger generations. To let them know that you do not need to rush through life. There is no winning in rushing through things you'll end up loving the wrong person, being attacked by a dog or holding on to memories that will only hinder you from creating new ones. I'm sure he has made his mistakes in life and for him to take his time out to say:
"One doctor, one ecstasy, one illness, one woman, one man may hide another. Pause to let the first one pass. You think, now it is safe to cross and you are hit by the next one. It can be important to have waited at least a moment to see what was already there." is commendable.

Being able to listen to him recite the poem helps a lot. Like I said at a first glance you may be turned away from the reading because it’s so long so I would say read it once at least and then listen to it three or four times. It'll reach you :)


Check it out; let me know what you all think...
http://poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15592

The Weary Blues

Langston Hughes creates a picture of a troubled musician. I believe the musician is one who wished for a life "in the lights". He wanted to be famous and thought that money,cars and women would be better than the life he once lived. He is a man adored by many and is rarely alone, yet no matter how many people are around he still feels as if he is by himself. Being on stage every night has become boring for this musician, he could perform with his eyes closed by now and would like a change of pace. I may be completely off with this thought but the last few words

-"And far into the night he crooned that tune.
The stars went out and so did the moon.
The singer stopped playing and went to bed
While the Weary Blues echoed through his head.
He slept like a rock or a man that's dead." -

make me feel as if this man was into drugs as a lot of musicians are and once the curtain closed he took his "hit" for the night. That is what brings him to a place of serenity. The drugs give him an escape from his once sought after life and when he's sleep he is so out of it that he resembles "A man that's dead".

Something New -ENG 265-

Hey All,
My name is Amanda, completely new to this blogging thing. I've thought about it in the past though so I'm looking forward to the experience. Let's have a good semes. and let the games begin!!! ;)

Sincerely,

Amanda B*