Radio

Laurel Blossom, in her poem “Radio” uses short, informal sentences to share the shock and unsettling feeling that comes with being a victim of robbery. By repeating the phrase “no radio,” the speaker is showing the state of shock he/she is in. The speaker has to continuously state was is missing to process that it was actually taken. By making short stanzas with slang, such as “No radio, No nuthin, (no kidding),” the author gives the impression that this poem was written in the moment and helps the reader feel the shock. By stating “please” and “thank you” close to the end of the poem, the speaker again sounds desperate and in shock. These techniques of short sentences, repetition of “no radio,” and informal language help the reader relate to the shocked and desperate feeling the speaker experiences.