I agree with Raymond Carver because I believe that simple and honest words can make something feel powerful. You don’t always need big or poetic language to make a strong point. When writers use regular words to describe regular things, it can feel more real and sometimes even more emotional. It helps the reader connect to the poem or story in a true and human way. I think this is what Shakespeare does in his poem “My Mistress’s Eyes Are Nothing like the Sun.”
In this poem, he doesn’t try to make his mistress sound like a goddess. He doesn’t say her eyes shine like the sun or that her lips are as red as coral. Instead, he speaks very plainly about her. One line that shows this is: “If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head.”
This line is simple and maybe even a little harsh, but that’s what makes it feel honest. He’s not trying to make her perfect—he’s describing her as she really is. That kind of truth can be more beautiful than any perfect image. By using normal words to describe normal things, Shakespeare makes his love feel more real, just like Carver said writing should do
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I agree! This poem is one of my favorites because he shows her imperfections while still expressing his love. Most authors try to make their lovers seem perfect, using fancy words, but this poet kept it simple, honest, and respectful.