Something To See

Summary

"Something To See" is a poignant poem by America Zed that reflects on a profound and transformative experience, tinged with melancholy and introspection.

Abstract

The poem "Something To See" by America Zed delves into the emotional aftermath of an encounter or relationship that left an indelible mark on the speaker. It speaks to the depth of feeling that can accompany love, loss, and the realization of mortality. The speaker muses on the paradox of a connection that was both beautiful and painful, acknowledging the inevitability of parting ways. Despite the pain, there's a sense of acceptance and a longing for a sign of hope to guide them through the darkness of their grief. The poem concludes with the speaker's resignation to their sorrow, seeking solace in the release that comes from letting go.

Opinions

The speaker conveys a sense of having been overwhelmed by the intensity of their experience, which is likened to a force that struck them down.
There is a nostalgic yearning for the past, indicated by the repeated references to things that were shared and can never be reclaimed.
The poem suggests that the speaker and the person they address were not entirely honest or courageous in their relationship, hinting at a sense of regret.
The speaker acknowledges their own role in the relationship's dynamics, including their inability to communicate effectively, as evidenced by their words never surviving over time.
Despite the pain, the speaker seems to find some comfort in the natural world, as suggested by the imagery of drifting away upon the water's grief and laying down in the river.
The poem reflects on the idea that some connections are so profound that they continue to resonate long after they have ended, leaving a lasting impact on the individuals involved.

Poetry

It was just something to see, That affected my little house.

In patchy, ghost-like warnings, A force that struck me down.

In that smiling open face, That golden shining world.

I knew we must die on a battlefield, Staying on one side of love.

Somehow you were only kind, Like a giant that held a wall.

So it seems I never recovered, from every secret we had before.

And now I still stare back to see, None of that was meant for me.

But I’m good at pretending, A perfect ending, Settles in eternity.

Your words never could survive, Over stonework, sands and tides.

And my professional desperation slept, at the end of your tragic life. You were part of a song that still replays, A blazing fire in the endless rain.

You cannot be mentioned, I cannot be saved, We were not that brave.

If only there was a glowing light, Some hope I could follow in a cold dark night.

With my foolish timeless tears, And my words you can never hear.

Now there’s no kind message or soul relief, Let me drift away upon the water’s grief.

Laying down Way down in the river

Staring up at the sky, Wishing you were alive.

It was something to see.

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