avatarAnthony O'Dugan

Summary

The poem "I Become You" from the collection "CRAVE 2: Forbidden Secrets" explores the profound and timeless connection between two souls, suggesting a reunion that transcends the physical realm.

Abstract

"I Become You" is a poetic expression of a deep and seemingly predestined bond between individuals. The poem conveys a sense of familiarity and destiny, as the speaker recalls the scent and the familiarity of a first kiss with the subject, suggesting a reconnection of souls across time. The imagery of nature, such as a stone by the river and the sun illuminating a smile, is used to illustrate the significance of their union. The poem describes the act of painting one's soul onto the heart of the other, symbolizing an intimate and spiritual exchange. The shared sacred space between them is a testament to their deep connection. The poem culminates in the idea that their bond is so intense that the speaker feels their essence merging, as if their very cells and breath are intertwined, leading to a symbiotic existence where the speaker becomes one with the subject.

Opinions

  • The author believes in a connection that defies time and space, hinting at reincarnation or past lives.
  • There is a strong sense of destiny and fate bringing the two individuals together repeatedly.
  • The poem suggests that true intimacy involves a spiritual and physical merging, where lovers share a sacred space and become part of each other.
  • The use of natural imagery implies that the connection between the individuals is as natural and inevitable as phenomena in the physical world.
  • The speaker views their relationship as a cycle of giving and receiving, where each person paints their essence onto the other's heart.
  • The poem conveys a sense of awe and reverence for the depth of the connection described, emphasizing its transformative and electric nature.

POETRY

I Become You

from CRAVE 2: Forbidden Secrets

Photo by Lucas Benjamin on Unsplash

I remember your smell from before I knew you. The taste of our first kiss was something I recalled, like a distant memory. When you touch me it’s as if I’m awake for the first time free to live all the dreams I have collected, like finding a special stone by the river or seeing the Sun escape from behind a cloud to illuminate your smile. I know you now like I’ve known you before, so many times forevermore. A different song, a different dance, but always you. Each time I paint myself across the open expanse of your heart and each time you take my hand and guide me to your sacred place, a place once only yours, but always shared when we have found one another. Electricity runs through me every time your eyes meet mine as if every cell in my body is comprised of those which were once yours. I feel your breath of old circulate in my mouth, forming whispers and words that I’ve always heard you speak. Now they are mine, delivered unto you, as you cycle through me and I become you.

_______________________ © agod

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