09-12-2016, 11:01 PM
(09-11-2016, 02:23 PM)Vox_Nihilis Wrote:(09-03-2016, 11:07 AM)71degrees Wrote: A candle’s dying
makes the candle
live longer, as nothing
is not by its own ceasing
still alive—
What a powerful stanza. Had to reread it several times just to grasp its full meaning... The concept of relishing life because of imminent death is simply brilliant.
not time, nor light,
nor my love for you.
Everything is red
at some point in its existence:
ecstasy consumed,
some a bit shorter—
"some a bit shorter—" is a confusing line for me. I get "ecstasy consumed," but what is the "some" referring to?
like paraphrasing
my love for you.
This couplet sort of sticks out to me. I'm not entirely sure it fits, but that may have to do with my confusion in the last stanza.
All things are like candles,
even heavy stones—
Everything is dying, yes. Great metaphor here.
even my love for you.
Others having trouble with "some"....Thank you. I need to address this. Thanks for all your comments. Appreciate all of them.