Dream Songs - BK

Berryman's writing is a very interesting style. The first thing I notice is use of poetic license. He frequently uses incorrect subject verb agreement with respect to number and sometimes tense. I believe he does this for a reason though, and it causes the reader to reread many of the lines again. It can also be used to cause the reader to pause in certain areas,

"-Easy, easy Mr. Bones. I is on your side." (36)

I have also noticed Mr. Bones is a character through which Berryman communicates his ideas; however, there are many references towards bones in general and digging things up. Also it seems like Henry is sort of a stand in for Berryman, except that then he uses "I" as well, so I'm not sure of the exact differences between Henry and the "I".

I have also noticed that "Frost" is mentioned a lot and am not sure if this is a reference to the poet.

I enjoy Berryman's style, it is very unique. I like how he writes his poetry with the idea of how he wants people to read it. It gives his poems a life and a rhythm that we have yet to see in this class. It is almost musical to read and must be read out loud.

"Spellbound held subtle Henry all his four / hearers in the racket of the market / with ancient signs". (71)

". . . and the fifteen changeless stones in their five worlds / with a shelving of moving moss / stand me the thought of the ancient maker priest." (73)