Poem Analysis: Experiencing Poetry Graphic Organizer

Experiencing Poetry Graphic Organizer
Characteristic
Selected Poem Title:
Initial Response:
What does this poem seem to be about?
 The poem seems to be about an old couple;which live a simple unassuming life.They spend their dinners eating beans and reminiscing of their past memories.
Words: Were the words in this poem difficult or easy to understand?
Was there any word or phrase that was powerful to you?
 The words in this poem aren’t difficult to understand. There were two phrase in this poem which felt quite powerful. The phrase, “ This old yellow pair,” inspired quite distinctive imagery.The phrase, “ Rememberings, with twinklings and twinges,” it makes them sound like they were once similar to stars , bright, and gassy.Now they have their “twinkling” memories to think about, as they eat their dinner of beans.
Images: 
Did the poet create strong images?
What could you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel?

It gave the idea, and a clear understanding of what its discussing.It led me to imagine a dilapidated room,with elderly people eating, and using mismatched copper utensils. Their body physically there, but easily seen in their eyes , their minds are somewhere far away. I could see and feel the pearls when I read the line, “ Full of beads and receipts.” I could see them eating the beans,and imagine their back room filled with objects containing their memories. “ This old yellow pair,” and Rememberings with twinklings and tinges,” inspired the imagery of an old couple sitting together and reminiscing about their