Marianne Moore's Poetry

Marianne Moore’s poem “Poetry” [original version] is an exquisite piece of work. All the unusual elements that make up the poem including: the meter, rhymes, arrangement on the page and subject of the poem tie together seamlessly to explain Moore’s idea on the art of poetry. The five verse poem functions like a tradition essay; including a thesis, supporting evidence, and a conclusion. Although it can read like an essay the arrangement on the page grabs your attention and helps argue the thesis that she states. I will work through the poem and offer some insight to the message that I think this poem delivers. First, Moore begins the poem by saying “I, too, dislike it.” What is “it”? Of course, in context “it” refers to poetry. Not