Light and Time

 

One dark dreary morning

Raindrops in the air

The Wind hit my face

Why! cried I in despair

(And the Wind replied...............)

The Sun pushes me relentlessly

And I push the dark blue Sea

The secret of Light

Is the secret of all beings

Time itself stops for Light

Need I say more

It's the fabric of Everything

For everything a Cure

THE MEANING OF THIS POEM:

Surface Meaning / Narrative:

The poem begins with a person in despair, walking through a dark, rainy, windy morning, emotionally overwhelmed, even crying out “Why!”. The world around them is bleak, possibly reflecting their inner turmoil.

But then, the wind answers—a poetic device that turns natural forces into wise, speaking entities.

Deeper Interpretation:

The wind’s response becomes the heart of the poem. It introduces a larger, cosmic perspective:

"The Sun pushes me relentlessly" – The wind explains it is not acting on its own; it is moved by the sun. This implies a chain of causation, where even destructive or uncomfortable forces (like a cold wind) are driven by something greater and necessary (the sun).

"And I push the dark blue Sea" – The wind influences the ocean, tying into the interconnectedness of nature. Nothing acts in isolation.

"The secret of Light / Is the secret of all beings" – Light becomes a metaphor for truth, origin, or life itself. Light enables life, growth, and awareness.

"Time itself stops for Light" – A reference to Einstein’s theory: from light’s point of view, time doesn’t pass. This line adds a scientific-philosophical depth, suggesting that light transcends time—perhaps even death, sorrow, or change.

"It's the fabric of Everything / For everything a Cure" – Light is not just a force but a healing presence, the very essence of existence.

Overall Meaning:

The poem seems to be about finding meaning in suffering and darkness by recognizing a greater cosmic order.

The narrator starts in despair, feeling isolated in a storm (literal or emotional).

But the wind’s reply reveals that even harsh elements are part of something larger and purposeful.

The ultimate answer is Light—a symbol of truth, unity, healing, and transcendence.

There’s a quiet reassurance that even the most painful forces are part of a larger balance, and that understanding this can lead to peace.

Themes:

Interconnectedness of nature

Light as a metaphor for truth or divinity

Cosmic perspective on human suffering

Finding hope through understanding