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Valentin Eni Nov 19
Of course, I love you,
as a leaf would love
the branch on which it grows.

Of course, I want you,
as a wing would long for
the air to take flight.

Of course, I await you,
as the earth awaits
for us all...
The poem conveys that love, desire, and waiting are as natural and certain as life. It intertwines human emotions with universal, timeless forces, portraying them as essential to existence. Love is not questioned; it is accepted as a fact, a force as fundamental as nature and mortality.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
These words
should scream out loud!
They should howl in pain
and weep with tears.

These words should run,
jump,
bend in half,
spit blood,
grind their teeth
and curse!

These words would kick,
grab throats,
bite,
scratch,
pull hair,
and gouge out eyes.

These words would want to curse
and hate.
These words could die
of venom,
only to rise again
and die once more.

These words would go mad...

...if only they could spring to life!
The poem explores words' raw, unbridled potential—what they could achieve if only they had life. It conveys the speaker's frustration and yearning, who sees words as vehicles of emotion and action bound by their inanimate nature.

The theme revolves around expression, emotional intensity, and limitation, portraying words as powerful and helpless.

Each stanza escalates the emotional weight, starting with screaming and weeping, progressing to physical violence, and culminating in madness and resurrection. This crescendo mirrors the speaker’s rising desperation and frustration.

The closing line, "...if only they could spring to life!" is both a ****** and a resolution. It starkly contrasts with the vivid, animated imagery preceding it, emphasizing the static nature of words. Highlights the ultimate limitation of language: no matter how powerful or evocative, it remains inert without human action.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
If I wasn’t,
it was because you weren’t either,
it was so we might someday be,
and because I already am.

If I am,
it’s because Someone loves me,
it’s because you love me, too,
and because I still am.

If I am, if I still am,
it’s so I can love you too,
so I can someday die,
and because I will one day no longer be.

If I will no longer be,
it’s so you will miss me,
so you all will miss me,
and because I already was.

If I was,
it’s because you were, too,
it’s because I had to be,
it’s because...
The poem delves into the existential interplay between being, love, and the passage of time. It explores how existence is shaped by relationships, love, and the inevitability of death, creating a cycle of presence and absence. The speaker reflects on the meaning of their existence through love, mortality, and memory.
The poem resonates with universal experiences of love, loss, and memory. It captures the tender vulnerability of being human—our need to be loved, our fear of being forgotten, and our hope to leave a meaningful trace behind.
Its open-ended conclusion underscores the mystery of life, leaving space for interpretation and introspection.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
When yesterday aches to the point of tears,
And you don't know what tomorrow will bring,

When no one needs you,
And you need no one,

When life is just beginning,
And when life is already ending,

When you are alone at night,
When you are alone in broad daylight,

When you are still alone in a crowded room,

When it's too late to change anything,
And you can't turn back time,

When it's too late to stop,
But you can't go on,

When you can no longer forgive anyone,
And you no longer believe in anything,

When you are waiting for someone to come,
While someone else is waiting for you to leave,

When your tears have long since dried,
But the pain still lingers,

When you are no more...

It is because
Someone you love
Has forgotten you.
The poem talks about the deep loneliness and sadness when someone you care about forgets you. It describes feelings of being alone, even when surrounded by others, and the pain of being unable to move forward or change the past.

The repeated lines build a sense of hopelessness, leading to the realization that all these feelings come from being forgotten by someone you love.

It’s a heartbreaking reflection of how much love and connection mean to us and how their absence can leave us empty.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
I don't recognize it anymore,
I can't decipher it from the words,
From the letters black as lice.
Its wings are broken,
its body was torn and frayed,
Its face is stretched like a puddle on the asphalt.

It's broken into pieces,
Tangled and knotted,
And ugly.
And it stinks, indeed, it reeks...
Of printer's ink
And yellowed paper,
Moldy
And damp.

It's not mine anymore,
I don't recognize it,
It's a stranger to me,
It's mute.

And it can only cough,
And whimper,
And rattle,
And wheeze,
And howl,
And scream,

That it wants to be read,
That it wants to be seen,
Wants to be heard,
Wants to be known,

Felt, grieved, lived, loved.
Whispered, shouted, but most of all:
Sung,
And reread and recited...

And I think
That it might have remained
A beautiful
Unwritten poem.
The poem reflects on loss and disconnection with creation. The author no longer recognizes the poem, describing it as broken, lifeless, and foreign. It’s portrayed as something that once held potential but is now flawed and decaying, longing desperately to be noticed, understood, and loved.

The final lines express regret, suggesting that it might have been more beautiful if it had never been written, leaving readers with a bittersweet reflection on creativity and the unattainable perfection of unfulfilled ideas.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
If you were ever to steal my poetry,
wouldn't you bring it right back to me,
not knowing what to do with it, you see?
The poem explores poetry's intimate and personal nature, suggesting that it is so deeply tied to its creator that it cannot truly belong to anyone else. Poetry is portrayed as an extension of the poet's identity, inseparable from their thoughts, emotions, and creative essence.

The tone is conversational yet playful, posing a hypothetical scenario to engage the reader. Its brevity and rhyming couplets create a light rhythm, almost like a riddle, emphasizing the unique bond between poet and creation.
Valentin Eni Nov 18
If I'm close,
it's because
I love you
whom I adore.

If You're far away,
it's to make me say
I love you
even more.
The poem explores the duality of proximity and distance in love, portraying them as complementary forces affirming and deepening affection. It suggests that love transcends physical distance, growing stronger through longing and separation.

The tone is tender and heartfelt, conveying intimacy and devotion. The poem’s simple, two-stanza structure mirrors its theme of balance between closeness and distance.

Proximity is associated with the natural expression of love and adoration. Being near the beloved is presented as an instinctive response to love.

Distance is framed as a catalyst for deeper emotions. The longing created by separation heightens the intensity of love, emphasizing that true affection endures and grows stronger even in absence.

The poem suggests that physical distance does not diminish love; instead, it transforms longing into a reaffirmation of affection.
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