One of the most noticeable contributions of Williams to American Literature was his willingness to become a mentor for the upcoming young poets.
Among his students, the most dynamic relationship he held with was with fellow New Jerseyite Allen Ginsberg. Though William loved the poetry works of his students, he did not like the influence he had on his fellow mates. After his death in the year 1963, a British publisher announced that he was going to publish some of Williams works. Williams was not recognized by the Britain during is lifetimes, the way he was accepted in United States.
“A Sort Of a Song” is a simple and small poem. It just simply says that by any chance you wish to teach a lesson to anybody, the best way to make the person understand and memorize for a longer time is by showing him how to do it or get it done. It is as simple as practical classes being more effective than theoretical lectures.
The initial phase of the poem, somehow tries to portray some deed that has already been done and is now deeply regretted. The poet has put that in a mixture of words. Just like being cautious as a snake who is slow, yet very quick in its movements and sharp with its bites, similarly the poet reflects about a mistake that happened, which was sharp enough to hurt.
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However, words are there that could fade away the hurt and reunite the situation and people. By feeling sorry and making apologies with wonderful and sweet words, one could make up for a broken relationship.
Towards the last, the poet says that just like a sweet flower that splits from hard rocks; there is a smoothening and wonderful way out for any hard and tough problems.
A simple and logical representation of making up with a mistake that is deeply regretted.