How does the audio version of "This Is My Letter to the World" affect the experience of reading the poem? 1. The lack of rhyme and meter in the poem creates a chaotic and frantic mood. 2. The steady beats in the lines of the poem mirror soothing sounds found in nature. 3. The pauses and stress on certain words help convey the idea that the speaker is directly addressing her audience. 4. The unsteady rhythm of the poem emphasizes the speaker’s fear of criticism from the audience.