Plan to read the text version of the poem and listen to the song version a few times to get a good feel for their rhythm each of the two versions. Then think about how it contributes to the feeling and meaning of the poem in both situations Write a short essay (200-400 words) comparing the two versions of the poem, considering the following questions:
How does the meter of the poem change if at all when it is presented in some form? Does the original poem have a meter that lends itself well to song lyrics? How, if at all, is the poem have a meter that lends itself well to song lyrics Why might the artist have made changes to the poem? Does the poem take on a different meaning in song form that in poetic form?​