Summary

The poem "Fading Away" explores the theme of personal transformation and self-discovery.

Abstract

The poem "Fading Away" by Suzanne Mondoux, published on 17 March 2020, delves into the theme of personal transformation and self-discovery. The narrator reflects on their journey, feeling as though they were once hidden or invisible in a crowd, unsure if they were truly seen. They contemplate whether they are fading away from their old life, symbolized by the scent of their favorite perfume and the red shoes they wear. The poem suggests a metamorphosis, akin to a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, as the narrator begins to see smiles directed at them, recognizing their newfound presence. They express a desire to fade away from the judgments and opinions of others, carrying the best parts of their past into their present and future. The narrator ultimately finds solace in their transformation, viewing it as a positive journey for their soul. They see themselves under the metaphorical rainbow, having rediscovered their true self and living out their dreams.

Bullet points

The poem explores the theme of personal transformation and self-discovery.
The narrator feels invisible and doubts if they are truly seen in a crowd.
The narrator contemplates whether they are fading away from their old life.
The poem uses the imagery of a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis to symbolize transformation.
The narrator begins to see smiles directed at them, recognizing their newfound presence.
The narrator desires to fade away from the judgments and opinions of others.
The narrator wants to carry the best parts of their past into their present and future.
The narrator sees their transformation as a positive journey for their soul.
The narrator finds solace in rediscovering their true self and living out their dreams.

Song/Poem of the Day — Fading Away

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Fading Away

Where was I all this time during the confines of such a life Was I too busy hiding away or did I see something else Everyone in the crowd can see each other but me I’m the only one in the room amongst so many voices

It feels I’m fading away amongst the shadows all around me I see glimmers of me in the mirror and imagine someone is looking at me Are they looking my way at me, can they see me Am I fading away from the life I’ve created for something new

I can still smell my favourite perfume, is it still me When I look down at my feet I’m wearing my favourite red shoes Is it still me or am I like a butterfly fading away into something new Fading away from the past into the present day

Fading away into the present day, what an extraordinary place to fade into I’m light on my feet in my red shoes and I dance around a new crowd I see smiles looking at me, it’s me they see Fading away from out of the fog into the sun I let others see me

I go on into this new light and fading away from the opinions of others I’m fading away from all those fingers pointing at me saying how wrong I was, And how hard it will be Taking all the best of my old life into the new

I’m fading away towards the rainbow ahead of me It’s me I see, the me I recognise I almost lost her forever fading away into a crowd I didn’t know Fading away is the best thing I’ve done for my soul

Fading away to find my way Fading away to stay true to myself Fading away to meet me all over again Fading away realizing and living my dreams

Suzanne Mondoux 17 March 2020