Song of Powers

I really like the metaphor in this poem. The whole thing kind of explains the game of rock-paper-scissors. The first stanza is like the intro to the poem. It is very structured and gives the background of the rock. The structure is very bold and clear just like the rock. The next stanza flows more and abstract while talking about paper. The entire stanza seems to be one idea with only one period whereas the first stanza was really broken up. The third stanza talks about the scissors and comes across more harsh. It is snappy and jaded just like scissors. The last stanza is a lot longer and brings all of the pieces together. The fourth line, "all end alone," refers to the game. In the end the paper, rock, or scissors stands alone destroying the other. Mason relates this to people as well. "They all end alone. As you will, you will." It gives me the idea of being a self reflecting poem. Like Mason is describing an event in his life and is almost giving warning to his readers.