Response for "The Swans".
Date Submitted: 05/10/2001 17:21:27
The Swans, by Clifford Dyment
Midstream they met. Challenger and champion,
They fought a war for honor
Fierce, sharp, but with no honor;
Each had a simple aim and sought it quickly.
The combat over the victor sailed away
Broken, but placid as the gift of swans,
Leaving his rival to his shame alone.
I listened for a song, according to story,
But this swan's death was out of character
No giving up of the
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word) in the line:
-They fought a war for honor
Fierce, sharp, but with no honor;
To round off, I would say that Dyment`s poem is very effective. Despite the simple vocabulary, it is very interesting how events are associated, and how some words can create a fabulous atmosphere. I felt very attracted by the theme which gave me the opportunity to use my creativity, formulate my own ideas and interpret the message given.
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