someone's senta loving notein lines of returning geeseand as the moon fillsmy western chamberas petals danceover the flowing streamagain I think of youthe two of usliving a sadnessaparta hurt that can't be removedyet when my gaze comes downmy heart stays up
In the book "Xenocide" by Orson Scott Card, the narrator reflects on the bittersweet feeling of love and separation. The imagery of returning geese and a full moon creates a serene yet melancholic atmosphere, emphasizing the connection to a loved one despite physical distance. This connection is fragile, like petals on a stream, symbolizing the beauty and transience of their relationship.
The narrator grapples with the pain of living apart, acknowledging...