astern receding land of brothers dimming lights mountain if I turn water roughening he falls I fall on my knees crawl forward clink of chains perhaps it's not me perhaps it's another perhaps it's another voyage confusion with another what isle what moon you say the thing you see the thoughts sometimes that go with it it disappears the voice goes on a few words it can stop it can go on depending on what it's not known it's not said
The passage reflects a sense of disorientation and introspection as the speaker navigates through a landscape that symbolizes both confinement and uncertainty. The imagery of receding land and dimming lights suggests a distance from familiarity and the struggle to hold onto a sense of self amidst changing circumstances. The speaker's experience of falling and crawling forward evokes feelings of vulnerability and the burdens of existence, marked by the presence of chains that symbolize restriction.
The poem conveys themes of confusion and the elusiveness of meaning. The speaker grapples with the ambiguity of identity, questioning whether their experiences are their own or if they belong to someone else. The fleeting nature of thoughts and perceptions highlights how reality can shift, making it difficult to grasp any definitive understanding. The words express a profound sense of existential inquiry, emphasizing the challenge of articulating one's experience when clarity is often obscured.
