Faded War

Summary

"Faded War" is a reflective poem that contemplates the passage of time, the essence of memory, and the silent struggles within personal identity.

Abstract

The poem "Faded War" delves into the intricacies of time's impact on human experience, suggesting that time is as essential as it is fleeting, often leading to forgetfulness. It touches on the performance of masculinity and the subtle effects it has on a woman's emotions, leaving her in silence. The narrative weaves through personal memories, particularly the poignant relationship between a mother and child, where both lose each other, evoking the imagery of a faded war. The poem suggests that time may heal, but it also leads to a regression, merging into an endless, faded conflict of self and existence.

Opinions

The author implies that the essence of time is often overlooked, leading to the forgetfulness of important memories.
There is a critique of traditional gender roles, with the portrayal of manliness as a performance that affects a woman's emotional state.
The poem reflects on the pain of repressed memories, particularly in the context of a mother-child relationship.
The concept of time as a healer is presented, but it is also depicted as a force that can diminish individual identity and lead to an infinite cycle of internal conflict.

A Poem

Time is of the essence, like all things, it is so essential; you forget.

A man is someone who pretends his manliness, like all things; the hiss of the “s” escapes through the scales of a woman’s heart. She only feel(s)

silent.

I thought of my mother,

and then I thought once more, never to remember

again.

Lock that memory into the currents of repression.

She lost me and I lost her, a soft tone, reminiscent of

Of a faded war.

Like all things — you forget Sometimes, the essence of things; Catching you adrift, in the manic Coalescence of identity.

Does time tell significant Change? I do believe so, so To speak

Time will heal all Regressions,

Into one infinite Faded war.