Because Billy Collins' is a pretty big person and has a lot of fans, so he does not have time to answer all of the questions that have been directed at him on these blogs. So as a favor to Mr. Collins I decided that I would answer a few questions for him. After watching Mr. Collins' video I was able to read his mind and come up with a few responses.
1. Was the purpose of the poem for a laugh, or something deeper? From "What's The Word?: Haley's Magnificent Blog of Wonders" aka Haley's Blog
The purpose of the poem was partly for a laugh, but was also partially a commentary on the symbolism of the original author. Veering away from the rather stereotypical nature of most poems Billy Collins decided to not go all "lovey dovey". I was once told that people make rules for art forms and it is the people who take risks in the most tremendous ways who are seen. Billy Collins just wanted to change the rather systematic poem that he had read.
2. How was this helping the original poem? From "Emergency Bowtie" aka Theodore's Blog
The original poem was boring and just another overly-affectionate poem. There was no freedom and there is probably a stasis for all of the poems from the original author. Billy Collins made the audience laugh and made for a more entertaining poetry reading. The comparisons drawn in the "revised" poem are an improvement in the comedic elements and left the normal realm of romantic poetry.
3. Do you think the person who originally made the poem thinks yours is better? From "Stefania's Ramblings" aka Stefania's Blog
The original author knows that this is a better poem. I am not saying that this was just a throw away poem, nut it is not originally creative. He likes it and thinks it was clever and was honored to have Billy Collins turn his love poem into a funny poem.
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