Poetry is a compact language that expresses complex emotions and thoughts. It contains multiple meanings so one should not only see its literal or obvious components. It is also important to examine its possible perspectives through looking deeper to the rhythm, images, metaphors and the like to also acquire its implied meaning. In order to understand the context of poetry, it is significant to know who the writer is to know whether its context has something to do in the poet's life.
Does the poet's life suggest any special point of view, such as religious or political affiliation, cultural or social background, educational attainment, past experiences and many others? The poetry “Describe Yourself in Three Words or Less” by Rita Dove is one of the most amazing poetry in contemporary world created by a contemporary writer. Its themes, moods and emotions are being set for today's complicated world where emotions and thoughts can be easily said.
As time passes by, choices of words are continually growing or increasing and thus expression. One can easily sell himself through words. One can easily make or break a person just by saying things verbally. Therefore, expression through words is being taken advantage. By using the pronoun “I”, the writer in this poem offers an enchanting definition of herself. In the poem, there are three stanzas.
