#6: Imagery

The utilization of imagery, figurative language, and extensive poetic devices help depict a poem's themes through intricate details. Although hard to recognize to the untrained eye, imagery is key in deciphering the true nature of a poem's intent. For example, in Cumming's "Ponder," the repetition of personification evidently paints a rich narrative for the reader. Additionally, the use of such metaphors as "vertical worthless" and "horizontal business" supplies satisfaction for readers who understand the truth behind the disguised 'meaningless' of poems. Such imagery evokes an emotional investment from its audience and, consequently, propels a poem to a higher revelation.