(a) It gives the poem a distinct rhythm.
(b) It makes the poem sound sing-songy.
(c) It makes the poem seem heavy and grave.
(d) It seems like the speaker is thinking out loud.
(d) It seems like the speaker is thinking out loud.
By giving those pauses, and variating the length of the sentences, the free vers on this poem helps you make you feel like its a conection, a serial of thoughts coming form your mind.