The Disputants - A poem by William Carlos Williams


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William Carlos Williams - The Disputants

Upon the table in their bowl 
in violent disarray 
of yellow sprays, green spikes 
of leaves, red pointed petals 
and curled heads of blue 
and white among the litter 
of the forks and crumbs and plates 
the flowers remain composed. 
Coolly their colloquy continues 
above the coffee and loud talk 
grown frail as vaudeville.

Added: on January 10th, 2005 at 10:04 PM | Viewed: 1629 times | Comments and analysis of The Disputants by William Carlos Williams Comments (1)

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Poet: William Carlos Williams Poem: The Disputants Volume: Sour Grapes Year: Published/Written in 1921 Comment 1 of 1, added on January 10th, 2005 at 10:04 PM. This poem is a reflection of the real world. Upon the table, there are different things, different colors. It seems a small meaningless world, but actually, we are doing put an effort to find a significant meanings in this world. This is a table situation. On the other hand, there's a human situation. They are drinking coffees and talking loudly. We don't know what they are talking about. It looks trivial and frail thing. This is a momentary situation. We can describe it in one painting. Soo from Korea, South More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, The Disputants, has received one comment so far. Click here to read it, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by William Carlos Williams with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: William Carlos Williams Poem: The Disputants Volume: Sour Grapes Year: Published/Written in 1921 Last read: Jul 24 2008, 9:07PM Viewed 1629 times. Added on January 10th, 2005 at 10:04 PM.

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