Deciphering this poem was stressful to my brain. I probably aged 20 years in a half hour. The title-the Brooklyn Bridge was my tool used to decoding the message of the poem.
I think it talks about a man, preferably derrick or any one for that matter. It depicets crossing into reality through the bridge. Reuniting with family and starting life after the bridge. He met with success beyond the bridge through the American dream. Night turns to day and another work day start. It was all about work you had to find yourself. Ones demise is evitable after a long journey
20 years in half an hour?! Woah!! Glad I didn't have that experience...! Way to stick it out and get through it, though--kudos for that.
Anyway, I liked that you linked this poem with the "American dream." Why do you think it connects to that, and how did the poet illustrate the success of the Dream in the poem?
Posted by: Karissa at March 2, 2005 10:23 PMO harp and altar, of the fury fused, that line made me thing after he had crossed the bridge and seen life after the bridge he was now successful. I regard the altar as the high point of success. Might not make sense but i am not anywhere near a literature major
Posted by: lanre kayode at March 3, 2005 05:12 PM