Original Poem
i'd say i'd watch you from the corner but, really, I was so much closer and my heart ached every time that you'd cry even when your tear ducts had went all dry and when I felt those thoughts start to creep up when I saw you get so worked up I feared for only your life one that is with filth just rife rifle, walk out with it, i just watched walk in with it, i just watched and when you started your slaughter i couldn't hate you one bit even knowing you are the culprit i wanted to be adorned in your sin you look so pretty, before and after but i can't hear it, your laughter even if it was at something fucked up i wanna see you again wake up
Translation (English)
I'd say I'd watch you from afar
But really, I was much nearer
And my heart hurt every time you cried
Even when you couldn't cry anymore
And when I felt those thoughts creeping in
When I saw you getting so upset
I only worried about your life
A life full of dirt and corruption
You walked out with a gun, I just watched
You walked in with it, I just watched
And when you started your killing
I couldn't hate you at all
Even knowing you were the one responsible
I wanted to be part of your wrongdoing
You looked so beautiful, before and after
But I can't hear your laughter
Even if it was about something terrible
I want to see you wake up again
About the Poet
Unknown (Contemporary)
This poem appears to be a contemporary work by an unknown author. It reflects modern themes and emotions, possibly unpublished or not widely recognized.
Historical Context
- Literary Form
- Free verse
- When Written
- Contemporary period
- Background
- The poem explores themes of emotional pain, detachment, and a complex relationship with violence and guilt. It may reflect personal experiences or broader societal issues.
Detailed Explanation
This poem delves into the complex emotions of someone observing a loved one who is struggling with inner turmoil and possibly violent tendencies. The speaker is emotionally close to the person they are watching, feeling their pain and distress deeply. Despite witnessing actions that are morally questionable, the speaker cannot bring themselves to hate the person, indicating a deep, perhaps unhealthy attachment. The imagery of watching someone with a rifle and the mention of 'slaughter' suggests a metaphorical or literal engagement with violence. The speaker's desire to be 'adorned in your sin' implies a longing to share in the person's burdens or guilt, highlighting themes of complicity and love that persists despite wrongdoing. The poem's tone is one of melancholy and unresolved tension, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of moral ambiguity.
Themes
Literary Devices
Word Dictionary
| Word | Meaning | Translation | Transliteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| corner | edge, side | a place where two sides meet | kor-ner |
| ached | hurt, pained | felt a dull, continuous pain | eykt |
| ducts | channels, tubes | tubes in the body that carry fluids | duhkts |
| creep | sneak, crawl | to move slowly and quietly | kreep |
| rife | full, abundant | very common, especially of something bad | rahyf |
| rifle | gun, firearm | a long gun for precise shooting | rahy-fuhl |
| slaughter | killing, massacre | killing many in a violent way | slaw-ter |
| culprit | offender, wrongdoer | person who did something wrong | kuhl-prit |
| adorned | decorated, embellished | made prettier | uh-dornd |
| sin | wrong, transgression | bad act against divine law | sin |
| laughter | giggle, chuckle | sound of laughing | laf-ter |
| fucked up | messed up, ruined | very messed up | fuhkt uhp |
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