This poem uses vivid imagery and metaphors to depict a speaker grappling with inner turmoil and a sense of fragility.
The poem is structured in two parts. The first part sets the scene with a cold, harsh dawn. The speaker describes feeling "blued from last night's remorse," suggesting a recent emotional wound. The imagery of the "cracked sun" and "scraped iron filings of survival" further emphasizes a sense of struggle and resilience.
The second part delves deeper into the speaker's emotional state. The air is thick with "tarnish," symbolizing the weight of the past. The speaker compares themselves to a "pendulum," swinging back and forth between memories and the present moment. The central metaphor of "glass flowers" encapsulates the speaker's fragility. The shattered glass reflects both the speaker's emotional state and the painful memories they carry. Each shard represents a lost piece of themselves, a "jagged truth" they've tried to bury.
The poem ends without a clear resolution, leaving the reader to contemplate the speaker's journey toward healing and self-acceptance.
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by Ani Eldritch ב- medium.com 11-02-2024
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