avatarØivind H. Solheim

Summary

The text reflects on the universal human experience of seeking clarity and hope amidst the crowd, acknowledging the existence of an elusive completeness that drives our yearning.

Abstract

In "The Crowd," the author captures the essence of collective yearning for understanding and truth. The crowd, metaphorically reaching for the light, embodies the shared desire for clarity and the unknown. Through poetic verses, the piece questions the presence of hope and whether it is something we possess or have lost. It suggests that although we may not fully comprehend our longings, there is an inherent belief in the existence of something perfect and complete, just beyond our grasp. The text reassures that this intangible essence is always present, guiding us even when unseen. The author concludes with a resolve to remember and act upon what we inherently know, despite the uncertainties that shroud our existence.

Opinions

  • The author conveys a sense of shared human experience in the pursuit of clarity and understanding.
  • There is an underlying skepticism about the tangibility of hope, questioning whether it is truly attainable or merely an illusion.
  • The text suggests a collective belief in an ultimate truth or perfection that is felt but not seen.
  • Despite the acknowledgment of uncertainty and the unknown, there is a firm conviction that what is sought after genuinely exists.
  • The author emphasizes the importance of remembering our innate knowledge and the necessity of action, implying a responsibility to pursue our aspirations.

The Crowd

- we reach for the light longing for clarity longing for what we do not see

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You stand in the crowd you reach for the light the longing for clarity the longing for what we know the longing for what we do not see

- Why? I ask - Why? I say now The hope - is it there or have we lost it?

All this time of longing we yearn but we do not know for what

It’s there all the time it completes the perfect what we do not see - we know it exists.

At least we know that it can be there we know that it is there.

We can not we must not forget We know what to do and we’ll do it anyway

2020 © Øivind H. Solheim , @oivind47, teacher, author of novels, poetry, articles, essays, short fiction and experimental writing. [email protected]

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