I really liked the imagery and meaning of this poem. We discussed it in class and some people thought it was sexist and the man was controlling the woman like he would with a guitar, I don't agree with this at all. The last line he says, "Before they started, he and she, to play." Instead of saying that he played the guitar the author says they, as if they are one and pointing out he can't accomplish the music without her, or the man without his guitar.
This poem is pretty straight forward in the meaning and doesn't really have a deep meaning, yet still makes an impact on the reader. I definitely like Cornford's style because it's different from most of the other poems in this packet.
I don't think it's sexist either. I think that's missing the point. It's a nice marriage of the man and that instrument and the way they work together to create beautiful music.
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