The content is a first-person narrative expressing the narrator's feelings of jealousy and resentment towards the sun. The narrator feels that their own talents and accomplishments are being eclipsed and overshadowed by the sun's popularity, as people eagerly await and celebrate the solar eclipse while ignoring the narrator's own efforts and contributions.
The narrator draws parallels between their own situation and the sun's, acknowledging that the sun has also endured constant burning and torment for billions of years, yet still maintains its audience and acclaim. The narrator questions the purpose of the sun's self-sacrifice, wondering if it is merely to "keep [humans'] rock warm" as they "intend to wreak havoc on the rest of the universe."
Ultimately, the narrator concludes that the sun deserves its place and audience, and that the narrator should not be jealous, as the sun has "earned its sleep" after giving so much for so long. The piece reflects on themes of recognition, resentment, and the struggle of an individual to find their own place in the world when overshadowed by a more prominent figure or phenomenon.
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by Franco Amati at medium.com 04-05-2024
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