A piece of art work that can be considered "good art" must contain several characteristics. First of all, good art must be original. Whether being original means having a unique structure, or having unique ideas, good art must be original. Secondly, good art must achieve its means through successful and effective use of literary techniques and devices. Also, good art must be emotionally appealing with the message it sends; whether it inspires, or angers you. Art which is exceptionally good covertly combines the use of structure and literary techniques to contribute to the overall message of the poem. The poem "Vancouver Lights" by Earle Birney is one which contains all of these elements.

Several characteristics of the structure of the poem "Vancouver Lights" present themselves as unique, and also contribute to the overall theme of the poem. Birney uses the technique of caesura sometimes to separate, but also...