Standing out like a sore thumb

Of all the poems this unit, this is by far my favorite. Elizabeth Bishop's "Pink Dog" should be plastered on the wall of every teenager's bedroom wall. By equating a pink dog as one who is scantily clothed, young people are able to get a sense of what they actually look like. In my opnion, if someone is dressed inappropriately in public, they desserved to be stared at. It really bothers me when people look at me as if I have no right do be doing so. Yes, I do, and if you do not want me to stare at you, then dress appropriately and assimilate into the society in which you live. I am tired of people trying to show their individuality by standing out from the crowd, just to be their own person. It is all well and good to be your own person, but please do it modestly.Bishop was brilliant when formulating this poem, for this timeless piece will always be relevent no matter what the era.