Edward Sanders' poem, Yeats in the Gas, reminds me of something I can personally relate. Sanders mentions how in the midst of brutality, Ochs thought of Yeats. Sanders analyzes what Ochs meant by this, and reaches the conclusion that he must have been referring to the line "a terrible beauty is born." I like the way Sanders incorporates this line into his own writing because it makes sense and fits appropriately. On the other hand, Ochs might not have been thinking about a specific Yeat's poem or quote.
I know when I'm in times of stress, frustration, or fear, I find that the weirdest thoughts come to my mind. Especially during times of high stress, I find myself humming songs to myself. Random things come to my mind as a way to help me get through situations. It is also a way to take yourself out of situation, or relate your situation to something else as a way to feel not so alone. Maybe Ochs was thinking of specific quotes from Keats, or maybe he was like me and escaping a frightening situation by a stream of random thoughts.
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