Summary
The poem "Now, Then" reflects on the struggle to find meaning amidst the passage of time and the weight of memories.
Abstract
"Now, Then" is a contemplative poem that delves into the emotional landscape of a narrator grappling with the complexities of understanding life's causalities. It speaks to the futility of trying to influence past memories, as the narrator stands with an empty bag and a few dirty dishes, feeling the weight of existence. The poem suggests that despite the relentless march of time, represented by the "forever twitching hands" of a clock, the effort to make sense of one's experiences may not always seem worthwhile. The "surviving horizon" symbolizes a potential future that feels elusive and unattainable, as if the creation of a personal roadmap is a task too daunting to undertake.
Opinions
Separated from causalities that make understanding into something hard that ignores the clock the forever twitching hands the pain settles from head to toes Another night will not make any of this go away or take me to the memories I was trying to influence Empty bag in hand four dirty dishes in the sink the surviving horizon doesn’t seem to be worth the effort of making a map
J.D. Harms 2020
