Dear, my dearest one
This poem delves into the emotional complexities of love and heartbreak. The speaker addresses their 'dearest one,' expressing the turmoil of loving someone who is perceived as a threat to their well-being. Despite attempts to convince themselves otherwise, their heart disagrees, leading to inner conflict. The poem reflects on obedience and the struggle to maintain one's voice amidst external influences. The speaker resigns to breaking their heart repeatedly, indicating a cycle of pain and acceptance. They express a willingness to endure heartbreak, suggesting a sense of inevitability and resignation to their fate. The imagery of blooming and breaking symbolizes growth through pain, while the desire to erase the beloved from their heart underscores the depth of their emotional struggle. Ultimately, the poem captures the paradox of love's beauty and its capacity to cause profound suffering.
| Word | In English | Plain (English) | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| dearest | most loved | someone very loved | dee-uh-rest |
| blooming | flourishing | developing or prospering | bloo-ming |
| disapprove | disagree | to not accept | dis-uh-proov |
| obedient | compliant | following orders easily | oh-bee-dee-uhnt |
| prime | best years | the peak period | praim |
| fade | disappear | slowly disappear | fayd |
| erase | remove | to wipe out | ee-rays |
| shattered | broken | broken into pieces | shat-uh-red |
| flames | fire | burning | flaymz |
| except | leave out | to exclude | ik-sept |
| crate | box | a large container | krayt |
The poet of this piece is unknown, and it appears to be a contemporary work reflecting personal emotional experiences.