Eight Movements

[grannyjill]

I've been through the poem with a fine tooth comb, and come to the following conclusion - this tells of an uneven relationship/marriage, the desires and wants of the people involved are totally at variance. She feels as if she's being treated like a piece of meat. He thinks she will do as he wishes, but he got more than he bargained for (caveat emptor) She rebels. she wants a child...well, she thinks she does, but is full of doubt. She breaks free. She thinks of times past, a childhood misunderstanding and when she should have, but didn’t, leave him (sex got in the way) she does go on to be successful but she and others with whom she mixes despise those who idolise them...they have poor childish taste. They are pathetic experiencing life second-hand, with no ambition to better themselves. Mid-life she takes time to pause and reflect as she finds herself alone 'Stationary days/'. Finally, she contemplates her end..and the thought of a happier next life than she’s had in this.
...(I’ve had to read all about Pericles, damn you, to find out who he was and that he died of the plague) and (Aristophones to find that he’s considered the Father of Comedy).

My interpretation doesn't always fit the poem...but it is the closest I can get.