Vastness
A Poem That You Can Interpret on Your Own—As I Have My Own Meaning Behind This Piece
When I close my eyes
I picture that there’s this vastness ahead of me
That’s painted by how the ocean meets the sea
And it’s quite the piece of art if I may say.
You see, at first glance, the picture is stoic
So it’s as if the scene invites you into its arms
For you to gaze at all its charms
And for a moment create this essence of peace.
However, as you soon start to discover
There’s more details than what you merely saw
For in the distance there’s waves that are crashing against this stone wall
That seems to be holding up its defense in its best attempt
And while those waves crash against the wall
Storm clouds are beginning to form
And the sky is a bit of green, while wind howls to make the air cold instead of warm
Letting it be known, that something nasty is about to take over.
When I take this image into account,
My vision focuses in on another slight detail
Where there’s one person standing on top of the wall, looking all pale
Trying to help another overcome their divider.
The scene is bittersweet
For it’s unsettling yet endearing
Because you can feel the hardship that exists, but are experiencing this hope that it’s disappearing
Making it that much more complex.
And then, if you go beyond that picture
There’s one last tiny detail that is seen in the grand scheme of things
Which is that there’s this light that’s spreading its wings
Across the sky, causing the water it can touch to glisten.
It’s a stunning sight to come across
As when I stare at it a little longer, I can feel the sun shoot up in my veins
And cause warming inside my soul that takes away all that we may think are pains
Making it more alluring than the rest to just stay and reminisce.
So with my eyes still shut,
There’s this vastness that’s out in front of me
That has a sense of mystery to take in with thee
But as I always discover, there will always be another perspective to uncover.
About the Creator
Amber Nasers
I'm a g student who is working toward all the dreams that I have made over the last 22 years. My life hasn't necessarily been easy nor has it been difficult, but I still have gained valuable lessons that I hope to share.
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