I find Palmer's "Autobiography 2 (hellogoodbye)" interesting because of what the title adds to the poem. Although there is much to be said about this piece, the thing that I like most about it is how most of the couplets have a sense of transition within them. There are notions of togetherness and separateness (book of COMPANY - put down), travel (Trans-Siberian disappearing - Shadow Train), barriers/connectors (crossing the Lion bridge - doorway). Although the poem is fragmented, it has a thematic element that seems to connect it and I find the sentiment of "hellogoodbye" important for this. It is filled with the simultaneous arrival and departure of its subjects.
In terms of style, particularly, however, I find Ras's "You Can't Have It All" the most enjoyable to read because of how the words are strung together. Alliteration and repetition coupled with imagery make this poem flow nicely for me.
Here's my chant opening:
Going down to the river
Going down to the river
Going to smoke some crack
Down by the river
Where the crackheads are at.
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