ORION OVER THE LAKE

ORION OVER THE LAKE

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By Taylor Law
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6min
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Published: 7/18/2024
Poetry

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This poem tells the story of a passionate love affair unfolding against the backdrop of the cosmos. The speaker, a celestial being, finds connection with a woman named Maya, experiencing a love that transcends earthly boundaries. Through vivid imagery, they explore themes of love, mortality, and the interconnectedness of all things. Their journey takes them through ethereal landscapes, from starlit lakes and ancient forests to the heart of a dying star. Throughout their journey, they face both love and loss, eventually surrendering to the inevitable cycle of life and death, finding solace in the knowledge that their love endures even after their physical forms dissolve. Comparable works include This poem shares similarities with the style and themes of works by Pablo Neruda, Emily Dickinson, and Sylvia Plath, particularly their exploration of love, nature, and the transcendent.

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