You Fit Into Me Poem by Margaret Atwood

This poem is an excellent example of enjambment: One would think that this small sample would be a typical love poem, but there is a better description-tragedy. The first two optomistic lines provide a visual metaphor for the companionship of two lovers: Hook-in-eye is the link between two sides of a shirt... or skirt... or pair of pants.... (or so one would think) . But, Atwood is speaking litterally about this metaphor... She REALLY means a fishing hook being stuck into someone's eyeball! Come on, who doesn't want to say that to their ex-boyfriend? ?

one of my favorites, simple and well put a perfect description of the duality of love

Simply put...Love hurts

Some of these comments proves shallow minded people..

To is sin for sin will lead u into temptations that will leave u empty fish hook in the eye.. Want it taste it lead to pain. Distrust. Shame.

I really liked the poem very succinct and definitive. It doesn't leave much room for interpretation. Makes me think of The Handmaids Tale.

A 10 Topscore for this entertaining poem. CONGRATULATIONS for being chosen as The Modern Poem Of The Day Hurray! I have enjoyed much this brevity. Not to exaggerate: I like very much reading all your poems, so very entertaining and a for my ears and eyes, Mrs. Atwood. God's Blessings.

Short thought provoking poem, a cute clear verse that can be explained in many ways. To my opinion: too many ways, since the list will be too long and no space enough if I start to write these kind of ways. Indeed You Fit Into Me, that's true poetically said. Thank you so much dear poetess Mrs. Atwood. I love reading all your poems, they fit into me.