Poetry Analysis: "A Man Said to the Universe"

“A Man Said to the Universe,” by Stephen Crane is a very short poem but at the same time a very powerful poem. A man is crying to the universe that he “exists,” and the universe replies with no emotion. I believe this poem can be interpreted in two different ways. First, I can see it fit if that the poet was depressed while writing this poem. He feels alone and is crying out, only to be answered with no help. I can also interpret this poem as a religious piece of work. The narrator might possibly be reaching out to a higher power, all but to be let down with absence.