Looking Deeper at Ars Poetica

Upon looking further into Ars Poetica it was clear to see the amount of metaphors that build on one another to bring validity to the closing thought, "A poem should not mean but be.". Throughout the poem different objects and concepts are introduced some of them such as a palpable fruit, or a maple leaf are tangible real objects.  Some on the other hand are not tangible such as the grief of history, or love. All of these elements combine to create something that is three dimensional and real, in other words something that is "being".

Possible claims for this poem.

Policy: The metaphors in Ars Poetica should be seen as building blocks that make up a being.

Definition:The metaphors in Ars Poetica are elements that make up an actual being.

Comparison: Metaphors in Ars Poetica are like trains of thought that the author has about what makes up something of being.

Evaluation: The comparison of objects in Arc Poetica are made better by the conclusion of a poem being rather than meaning.

 Casual: The layout of thoughts in Ars Poetica cause the reader to look into the mind of the author to view his thoughts on poetry.