avatarSamantha Lazar

Summary

"Twist and Spiral Through Lives" is a free-verse relationship poem by Samantha Lazar that explores the complex dynamics between her and her mother through vivid imagery and metaphor.

Abstract

The poem "Twist and Spiral Through Lives" delves into the intricate bond between the poet, Samantha Lazar, and her mother, likening their relationship to various roles and elements. It touches on themes of interdependence, growth, and the multifaceted nature of their connection, drawing inspiration from a fairy tale and the concept of past lives. The poem paints a picture of a relationship that is both nurturing and challenging, filled with moments of joy and shared experiences, as well as the tension of roles reversed. Lazar uses the metaphor of a dance to describe the push and pull between the mother and daughter, highlighting their shared activism and differing beliefs, yet ultimately celebrating their unique bond.

Opinions

  • The poet suggests a deep, almost mystical connection between herself and her mother, as if their lives are intertwined in a cosmic dance.
  • There is a sense of mutual influence and transformation within the relationship, as indicated by the roles of 'truant child' and 'hall monitor'.
  • The poem reflects on the complexity of personal identity within a relationship, questioning the narratives imposed by external readers or past life interpretations.
  • Lazar expresses a playful and imaginative side to their bond, with references to fantastical elements like 'dogwood growth' and 'hayloft fantasy'.
  • The poem conveys a sense of gratitude towards J.D. Harms for providing a poetry prompt that inspired the exploration of relationships.

FREE VERSE

Twist and Spiral Through Lives

A relationship poem about me and my mom

Photo by Vero Photoart on Unsplash

imagine sorceress dee-en-ay a picture book: East of the Sun, West of the Moon, a reverse rescue the strands twist and spiral through lives, scalped in one were we wretched? why do past-lives readers tell how lives ended? only we fill the story of who we really were this time we’re a truant child and the hall monitor inspector and inspected weaver and woven lover and loved of the cards!

we watch the dogwood grow imagine all the fig concoctions let asparagus go to seed dogs’ paws, horses’ hooves hayloft fantasy manifest personalities in the story of the sand crabs laughter bubbling over cackling language in our cauldron

that’s us a mother and daughter dance of the fed up activist dance of the spiritual atheist

Samantha Lazar 2021

Thank you, J.D. Harms for the relationships poetry prompt:

Poetry
Past Lives
Reincarnation
Spirtuality
Relationships
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