Stevie Smiths Poem, "Not Waving But Drowning"

In Stevie Smiths poem, Not Waving But Drowning, it captures a modern day turmoil that everyone goes through in life. This is expressed through metaphors, juxtaposition, oxymorons, and his writing style. In this poem it helps the reader realize that people look down upon each other and point out others faults, but in reality they are pointing out weaknesses of their own. This will be apparent throughout the essay.
Stevie Smiths poem captures and keeps the interest of the reader although it is only a brief poem. …