The poem "Medusa" by Louise Bogan sounds very artistic with imagery that helps set the tone. The line "facing a sheer sky" adds a gentle touch to the poem, as I can imagine a canopy hovering over her. In the first stanza there's a lot of action as the bell is ready to strike. The line "Sun and reflection wheeled by" also demonstrates action but in retrospect, in Greek mythology the reflection in Perseus' sword helped decapitate Medusa. After the narrator catches a glance at the bare eyes of Medusa the scene becomes dead. The line "And I shall stand here like a shadow" hints us that she has turned to stone. This is a poem loaded with meaning that can be interpreted differently by each reader. Overall, it's a nice poem but I will only recommend it to those who read the story of Medusa and Perseus beforehand for a better understanding.
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