You entered, Abrupt like “Take it!”, Mauling suede gloves…
““You entered, Abrupt like “Take it!”, Mauling suede gloves, you tarried, And said: “You know,- I’m soon getting married.” Get married then. It’s all right, I can handle it. You see - I’m calm, of course! Like the pulse Of a corpse. Remember? You used to say: “Jack London, Money, Love and ardour,”-- I saw one thing only: You were La Gioconda, Which had to be stolen! And someone stole you. Again in love, I shall start gambling, With fire illuminating the arch of my eyebrows. And why not? Sometimes, the homeless ramblers Will seek to find shelter in a burnt down house! You’re mocking me? “You’ve fewer emeralds of madness than a beggar kopecks, there’s no disproving this!” But remember Pompeii came to end thus When somebody teased Vesuvius! Hey! Gentlemen! You care for Sacrilege, Crime And war. But have you seen The frightening terror Of my face When It’s Perfectly calm? And I feel- “I” Is too small to fit me. Someone inside me is getting smothered.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker wrestles with chaotic emotions, love, mortality, and societal turmoil, using vivid, fragmented imagery.
In simple terms: A tumultuous inner world reflected in wild metaphors.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the chaos, seek authentic expression.
Themes
love
death
anarchy
identity
art
rebellion
Mood
intense
conflicted
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- artistic creation
- political protest
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential dread
creative catharsis
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “perfectly calm” face represent?
- How does chaos fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s density may obscure meaning for some readers.