Part 1: Poetry Discussion
Primary Response:
The chosen poem from Poetry 180 is poem 005, “Thanks” by Yusef Komunyakaa. The
poem commences with Komunyakaa thanking the tree for shielding him from the sniper’s bullet.
The poet is thanking this tree for preventing him from being shot. The main subject is that
Komunyakaa is making a statement regarding his beliefs and the Vietnam War. The theme is the
Primary Response:
The chosen poem from Poetry 180 is poem 005, “Thanks” by Yusef Komunyakaa. The
poem commences with Komunyakaa thanking the tree for shielding him from the sniper’s bullet.
The poet is thanking this tree for preventing him from being shot. The main subject is that
Komunyakaa is making a statement regarding his beliefs and the Vietnam War. The theme is the
