a little downy girl still wearing poppiesstill eating popcorn in the colored gloamwhere tawny Indians took paid croppersbecause you stole herfrom her wax-browed and dignified protectorspitting into his heavy-lidded eyeripping his flavid toga and at dawnleaving the hog to roll upon his new discomfortthe awfulness of love and violetsremorse despair while youtook a dull doll to piecesand threw its head awaybecause of all you didbecause of all I did notyou have to die
This excerpt contains imagery of a girl surrounded by vibrant elements like poppies and popcorn, hinting at a world of innocence. However, there is a stark contrast as it alludes to a darker narrative involving mercenaries and the loss of protection, emphasizing a sense of violation and guilt. The mention of 'tawny Indians' and 'dignified protectors' suggests a historical and cultural depth, intertwining loss with the richness of love marred by sorrow.
The lines evoke intense emotions, reflecting on the complexities of relationships and the inevitable pain of love. The reference to tearing apart a doll symbolizes innocence lost and the resulting remorse. Ultimately, the closing lines highlight the heavy burden of accountability and existential despair, suggesting that the consequences of one’s actions can lead to profound suffering for both the affected and the perpetrator.
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