"A careless shoestring, in whose tie/ I see a wild civility."
This poem contains an oxymoron. The oxymoron is the phrase "wild civility." Wild and civil seem to contradict themselves, but in this case they display the theme of the poem. The whole poem is about the parts of the woman's garb that are not exactly perfect. The speaker describes each piece of clothing or accessory that is out of place. The second to last line makes me think that the speaker might actually be talking about abstract art, not actually an outfit. I think he prefers abstract art over precise lines and shapes in other art forms. The oxymoron appears near the end where it emphasizes that clean and tidy is not always the best. The speaker reveals that he prefers things that are not visually perfect. He likes things that are more realistic. The oxymoron is reflective of the whole poem as the different things out of place are described in a pleasant way.
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