Something neat about this poem is that not only is it a poem, but it was also set to music. Because it was turned into a song, it was exposed to a wider audience. Not only people who liked poetry or who were interested in the Starkweather/Fugate trials payed attention to it, but also people who are a fan of Springsteen's music. Because Springsteen is such a popular musician, this song has been heard and will be heard by many people and many to come.
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