Comparison of "Speaking of Poetry" and "966" There are many differences in the poems, “Speaking Of Poetry” by Bishop, and, “966” by Dickenson. But there is a similarity as well. That is the idea of social standings affecting a relationship. Were it not for differences in upbringing and the different views of different cultures. In “Speaking of poetry” the first line states that they must find a way for Othello to wed Desdemona. For they love each other and yet can’t for Desdemona’s father does not approve due to the differences in their cultures and social class. Likewise in “966”when she states she dropped her fate li