Heather Wiegand Comments

“Horizon Bound” Summary:

This poem is about a girl how just broke up with her boyfriend and is driving away to find a better life and maybe a little peace of mind.

“Horizon Bound” Response:

“Horizon Bound” is a very simple, to the point poem. It gives you the feeling of sorrow, but at the same time a feeling of comfort. I can imagine the feelings she has depicted; driving fast down the highway with nothing on your mind but the horizon before you. The thought of the horizon and the comfort it holds replaces the feeling of anger or sorrow with something a little more serene. I like the line, “the horizon in front of her, shed tears behind her.” It gives a feeling of acceptance, like she is moving forward and not backward. I would love if there was a better description of the setting. For example, describe the time of day, the level and brightness of the sun, the feeling of the wind in your hair, and the kind of music playing on the radio.

“When he Stops the Tears” Summary:

This poem is about a girl who has probably had a lot of guy trouble in the past, but is comforted by the person she is with. He stops her tears and assures her that they are right for one another.

“When he Stops the Tears” Response:

“When he Stops the Tears” is a very deep poem. I love the use of descriptive words such as desolate, despair, and sinking, to give the initial feeling of sadness. The turning point is with the line, “somehow you find your way to me,” and that sadness is slowly replaced with the feeling of warmth and love. I like that you included the dialogue “baby, please don’t cry,” because it gives the poem a more realistic feeling. I also like how he listed all of the good qualities between them: faithfulness, honesty, sincerity. It strengthens his point that he really is different, and not like the others. I wouldn’t change much with this poem, it flows well and it’s very deep and meaningful.