The Red Wheelbarrow Poem by William Carlos Williams

You guys are clearly missing the true meaning of this poem. This poem is clearly about a mouth. Yes, a mouth. The red wheelbarrow represents a tongue and the white chickens are the teeth and the glazed rain water is saliva. So much depends upon our need to eat food. Food is a necessity for life. Also, in many cultures the mouth is a romantic spot. This shows all that depends on the mouth.

this poem is terrible

so much depends upon a pediatrician ministering to a sick child whose prized red wheel barrow and white chickens also must wait.

The best, most beautiful poem I've ever experienced.

WCW can create meaning out of everything. Red wheel barrow might have no space in common life but to lay foundation it plays integral role.

Succinct yet full of images.

A simple poem, but very thought-provoking. Congratulations on being chosen by Poem Hunter as The Classic Poem Of The Day!

a red wheel barrow glazed with rain water ///////// SIMPLY GREAT POEM PENNED

The poem simply stresses the total dependence of all poetry on images.