I enjoyed reading this poem, it seemed very different from the other poems. What I found to be interesting is that when I read it the first time. What I got from this is that the poem is telling that the statue is not complete. My reason for coming to that thought was the many places I found where it said "would not" and "cannot". If my guess is right, or somewhat close to it, then it fits well with the image of the Apollo statue. This poem is also pointing out what is missing like his head, and that we will never know his face. I feel like this poem has a mystery feeling to it, I know that is not a feeling, but i can't think of any other way to describe it. Just from that beginning line of "We cannot know his legendary head with eyes like ripening fruit" make me feeling like there is something more to this Apollo statute and it is leaving the readers of this poem in wonder.
My favorite line in this poem is at the bottom " For here there is no place that does not see you. You must change your life." I try with my poem to have some message or moral (i feel that helps me to start writing a poem or a story, once I know of a moral or an important message i want to address), and just reading that line really stood out to me. Especially the "You must change your life" to me that line is making me think of my life right now, almost done with college and about to go into the real world. I must change my life for the better, not having someone to hold my hand and do the work for me. I am ready to stand on my feet and make changes. I think if any poem can have you feeling inspired, and gives you power/ self confidence in yourself that I say that is a good and strong poem.
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