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Summary

"A Capsule of Time" is a poem reflecting on the desire to preserve cherished moments and love within a protective bubble, shielding them from the chaos of the outside world.

Abstract

The poem "A Capsule of Time" expresses a yearning to encapsulate precious memories with a loved one, allowing the speaker to rediscover and relive these moments in the future. It portrays the relationship as a sanctuary, safeguarding the couple from external turmoil and societal expectations. The poem emphasizes the wish to maintain an everlasting connection, creating a space where time stands still, and the couple can exist in a state of perpetual joy and unity, free from the constraints of tradition and hierarchy.

Opinions

  • The speaker values the preservation of intimate moments, treating them as treasures to be revisited.
  • There is a belief that love can create a protective barrier against the darkness and challenges of life.
  • The poem suggests that societal norms (tradition and hierarchy) can be obstacles to personal happiness.
  • The concept of time is presented as malleable, with the possibility of creating an "endless eternity

A Capsule of Time

A Poem

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All I want is a capsule of time to memorialize the moments that I might forget Because sometimes I want to lose them only to find them later in the pocket of my jeans or a duffel bag To be reminded of you and your iridescent smile beaming light inside of me and taking the darkness away Let’s tuck ourselves inside this tiny orb and live this scene over and over again

Fold us up for future use when we least expect it A found object in a hurricane of mayhem Swirling around us as we stay protected inside this capsule of time Nothing but legroom to encapsulate our stretching bodies Face to face in closed quarters watching time pass as we stay protected from the dystopian landscape of today

Freeze this moment You and I tethered together forever in the confines of our love and safe from the dismay of tradition and hierarchy It’s just us in this perfect bubble Unwavering happiness in short order and on-demand It was all a voyage to get to this very moment of endless eternity inside a capsule of time

© Jonathan Greene 2019

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