my feet
trampling the silent stones and the dry leaves.
Someone behind me also tramples, stones, leaves:
if I slow down, he slows;
if I run, he runs
I turn: nobody.
Everything dark and doorless,
only my steps aware of me,
I turning and turning among these corners
which lead forever to the street
where nobody waits for, nobody follows me,
where I pursue a man who stumbles
and rises and says when he sees me: nobody.
In at least three sentences, answer the following question.
What senses are called upon to make the experience concrete? Provide specific examples (quote) to support your response.
In this poem, the sense of sight is called upon to make the experience concrete. The poet describes the surroundings as "Everything dark and doorless" and "turning and turning among these corners." These visual images create a vivid and palpable atmosphere.
The sense of hearing is also utilized to make the experience concrete. The poet mentions the sound of trampling feet on stones and leaves, stating, "my feet trampling the silent stones and the dry leaves." This auditory description adds to the sensory experience of the poem.
Additionally, the sense of touch is referenced in the poem. The poet describes the act of stumbling and rising, which implies a physical connection with the ground. This tactile detail helps to bring the experience to life.
Overall, these sensory descriptions help to create a concrete and immersive experience for the reader.