... felt while learning to sew: We were [j]ust desparate / to pass Home Ec. Crying over / the crinkled velvet disaster originally / destined for a homecoming dance (10-13). The imagery used in this poem and many others is superior. For example, the use of the word crinkled makes it easy ... precursor / to the discord. The speaker uses the symbol of the singer sewing machines sound as being a distasteful cloth music (8) maker. The machine creating high notes / [shed] never reach (24-25). After a few poems were read, it became obvious that Rypma engaged the audience with her frequent eye contac...

• Word Count: 2123
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School