The Red Wheelbarrow

"The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams

so much depends

upon

a red wheel

barrow

glazed with rain

water

beside the white

chickens.

This short and simple poem by William Carlos Williams is a masterpiece of imagery and economy of language. The poet focuses on the specific details of a red wheelbarrow and a few chickens, using just a few words to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. The use of line breaks and enjambment adds to the overall effect, making the poem feel like a snapshot or a haiku.