She

Summary

The poem "She" reflects a journey from darkness and strife to healing and enlightenment, guided by an ever-present, nurturing force.

Abstract

"She" is a poignant poem that narrates the author's lifelong struggle with inner turmoil and resistance to a guiding, maternal presence. Initially, the author dances with darkness, rejecting the comfort and wisdom offered by "She," a representation of an inner guide or mother figure. The poem conveys a transformation from a state of denial and self-destruction to one of acceptance and healing, as the author finally acknowledges "She" and embraces the path to self-love and spiritual growth. The journey culminates in a newfound freedom and the ability to pass on this legacy of healing to the author's children.

Opinions

The author initially rejects the nurturing guidance of "She," symbolizing a resistance to maternal care and self-improvement.
Despite continuous attempts by "She" to provide comfort and direction, the author chooses to remain in a state of corruption and despair.
The dance with darkness represents the author's embrace of negative forces and a refusal to be taught or to acknowledge the presence of "She."
The transformation occurs when the author begins to recognize the pervasive influence of "She," leading to a shift from darkness to the dawn of day.
"She" is personified as a source of unconditional love and a beacon of hope, instrumental in the author's healing process.
The poem concludes with an optimistic outlook, as the author now dances with the brightest of day, indicating a state of enlightenment and the end of nihilistic tendencies.
The author's healing is not only personal but also extends to future generations, emphasizing the importance of breaking negative cycles.

She

I’ve sensed her there all my life Through all the cries and all the strife Wiping away my streaming tear She’d try to show me the path to no fear

I danced instead with the darkness of night

It’s obvious now she’s always been there Though I never knew precisely where She would try to embrace my shaking corpse But I was way too barbed and way too forked

I danced instead with the darkest of night

As she tried and tried to wake me up I just slept with my shadows and lived corrupt I pushed and pushed to see her not For I felt deserving of nothing more than to rot

I danced instead with the blackest of night

For I had the answers and would not be taught. Despite her efforts I paid her no thought As for me to not dance, I had to wake For there was much more than me at stake

I danced instead with the darkness of night

It was she who would pervade And that shone through my degrade She showed me the path that I could take Where finally, when broken, I would not forsake

I danced instead with the dawn of day

For she is the Magic, and it is she that defines That I am Loved and was never sidelined So now that I am healing, the end is no longer nigh As I grow and shine on my spiritual high

I dance now instead, with the brightest of day And my children can be free to have their say

A Poem of Healing

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