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...have been a better poem,” he writes. However, it is precisely this addition of levity that offsets the often overly-sentimental voice that takes precedence in some of his other poems. Another large portion of “Rain” is composed of mysterious narratives. Paterson??s mystery, however, does not demand a literary interpretation or decoding, but simply asks to be absorbed, as a child might listen to a fairy tale. The opening poem of the volume, “Two Trees,” tells a story of Don Miguel who grafts...
...simplicity of “Two Trees” is characteristic of the collection as a whole. Paterson??s straightforward rhythms, earnest tones, and candid narratives are equally approachable to poetry novices and veterans alike. Paterson shows a consistently genuine and honest appreciation of ordinary human life. In the title poem, Paterson writes, “I love all films that start with rain... / However bad or overlong / such a film can do no wrong.” Like the images of rain that Paterson admires, his own brand of poetic sincerity, “however...
Governor Paterson has refused to heed President Obama’s advice, however, and has committed to run for re-election anyway. He has every right to do this. Nevertheless, Governor Paterson??s refusal to the media to discuss his rationale behind neglecting Obama’s advice was not the best way to handle a very delicate situation. In deciding to run anyway, Paterson should have been more publicly deferential and respectful to the desires of the leader of the Democratic Party...
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