to loot a mans soul - reflection
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to loot a mans soul - reflection
The title suggests a theme of taking something from someone without their consent or knowledge, something of value.
The beginning sets a scene of a scarlet night, something ominous or unsettling. Repetition of "woke and slept and woke again" evokes a sense of restlessness or unease, while kneeling at the "feet of logos" adds a spiritual aspect, perhaps suggesting a search for meaning or purpose in the face of uncertainty.
“Feeding small fires in the hills" and "no reason for them to read in the cold" concern isolation and a lack of understanding or recognition. The narrator seems to be engaged in a kind of solitary activity, one that is not necessarily understood by others.
The lines "some say a bad bargain/to give up dreams/to escape nightmares" suggest that the narrator may have made some kind of sacrifice or tradeoff in order to escape something unpleasant or painful. The image of "buckets full of memories" is the weight or burden that the narrator carries, though hinting at the idea that memories are precious relics to cherish and protect.
The last stanza - "that we endure it all/that none disturb these passengers" - are a desire or plea for peace and solitude, possibly a wish to be left alone to carry on with one's own journey.
These words seem to explore themes of isolation, sacrifice, and perseverance, leaving questions unanswered, yet still inviting others to ponder mysteries and complexities of the human experience
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