Poems and Poetry
...thful because that is what happens in real life. The statement sides with the poorer class and puts social rankings into prespective. The most expressive qhote in theis essay says that "in the mystery that we call history...and a lot of genocides and massacres". There is confusion expressed because the writer is obviously mystified by history. But, ferlinghetti also expresses and shows by telling of genocides and massacres in history. This poem also is extremely thought-prevoking. An example of this is "history really isnt history until it has been re-written". This statement makes the reader analyze history and its purpose to society today. Also poems help you express your emotions and enable you to get a point across. They also enable you to understand other people better....