Poem 3

I think this poem is talking about all the little noises and details in life that we don't seem to pay any attention to. Like when it is talking about the crack in the old foundation in the house and the family passes it everyday without noticing. I think it is saying that we should just pay attention to the little things in life because it will make us feel better.

Poem 2

The Colonel - Carolyn Forche

The poem seems to be about a guy or girl that is at a generals house and is describing his surroundings and what he sees. The poem takes an odd twist when they say that he puts ears on the table and puts one in water it comes alive. I don't know what that has to do with anything but it may have a deeper meaning that I do not understand.

Poem 1

Mexicans Begin Jogging - Gary Soto
What I get from the poem is that the Mexicans entered the country illegally by a van or some kind of vehicle. It sounds like their boss brought them here and told them to run. The poem is kind of interesting that someone would write about coming into the country illegally.