“The Colossus” and “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” The two works that will be examined in this paper are “The Colossus” by Sylvia Plath, and “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” by Greg Allman. Separately, these works are unique and very individualistic. When looked at together, however, there is common theme between the two; it being that human life is short and should never be taken for granted. This paper will show similarities and …showed first 75 words of 1346 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1346 total…shown the similarities and differences between each work. The relationship between form and content also relates to a Sinnott reader’s understanding of any work, whether it is musical or literary. Lastly, cohesive observations have been made that in “The Colossus” and “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” there are complimentary ideas and oppositional ideas. All aspects of both works contribute to the readers or listeners understanding for, and appreciation of, literary and musical history.