What is the subject matter in the "Love poem"? There is no question of choice, but it takes a long time. Love's vacancies, the eye &...

In
analyzing any poem and in attempting to find its subject matter, one has to ensure that a level
of personal voice is evident. As with all art, poetry is not meant to be taken as dogmatic from
what others see and passed off as what one actually does see.  For example, in Manhire's
"Love Poem," I see the exploration of love as the primary focus of the poem.  The way
in...