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Analysis of "The Masks of Love" by Alden Nowlan

Original poem reprinted online here: "The Masks of Love" by Alden Nowlan Originally read: June 18, 2013 More information about the Poet: Alden Nowlan I didn't highlight anything for this poem.  I just put notes on the side for each stanza.  Why?  Past me was more interested in the flow of the poem.  And me, currently, has to agree.  The poem is not about flashy techniques -- rather, the poem has two quatrains that serve as an exposition, and then a question. Exposition:      I come in from a walk      With you      And they ask me      If it is raining. Pretty straight forward and simple enough.  There's the speaker and the other walking in from somewhere, and "they" ask if there is rain.  Three parties in this part: the speaker, the "you", and the "they."  No big tonal points, and no big technique points. Question:      I didn't notice      Bu...