And you will dream that you don't need to breathe at all that the breathless silence It is passable music, you are as small as a spark And you turn off at the rhythm of that.
In these lines from Wisława Szymborska's "Appeal to Yeti," the imagery of dreaming conveys a sense of liberation from the necessity of breath, suggesting a profound state of stillness and contemplation. The notion that breathless silence can be perceived as music reflects a deep connection to the essence of existence, where the absence of conventional needs allows for an introspective experience.
The description of being "as small as a spark" evokes a feeling of fragility and beauty in the vastness of the universe. The idea of turning off in rhythm signifies a surrender to this quietude and the ephemeral nature of life, hinting at a serene acceptance of one’s place within the greater cosmos.
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