The Bagel
David Ingatow p 818
I like how this poem is silly and vague, allowing you to dig for its meaning. It's so random and funny. Yes, this poem is about a man chasing a bagel down a hill, who also starts rolling like it. I think this poem can have a lot of different interpretations. I also like how it kind of teaches a lesson; we all need life lessons for motivation once in a while, do we not?
The man is talking about a bagel he has and how he gets frustrated chasing it after he drops it. He then rolls around just like the bagel itself and strangely, is happy with himself. This reminds us in life to work hard for what you pursue and once you achieve it, to see if you are satisfied and happy with what you've become. You can work hard for something, or try something new and difficult even though it feels like it's slipping through your fingers, you can absolutely grasp it in the end. That's when you reflect and see if your happy with yourself. Don't look at just the bad things of your experience, recognize the good and silly times too because they're what makes your experience memorable.
While pursuing your dreams in life, remember to keep your eye on the target. Catch the rolling bagel down the hill before it rolls too far for you to grasp it then you might end up lost in circles.
I think this poem is very funny. I can imagine a person walking along getting ready to take the first bite of a nice warm bagel. The he drops it and it starts rolling in the wind. I can see him chasing the bagel and it just keeps rolling faster and faster. Then he falls and starts rolling himself. Head over heels, over and over just like the bagel. It would be a hilarious commecial for bagels. If that happen to me I would probably laugh at myself too. But, I dont't think I would eat the bagel.
ReplyDeleteYes, it would be a great commercial, but I just find the thought of chasing a bagel so random. Who would've known where the author came up with the idea of chasing a bagel and writing a poem about it..
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