Analysis of Our Last Winter Together



I sit here on the rock that feels like your heart, cold, rough, yet soft and warm at the same time. How can that be, but you see as seasons have 2 faces to be seen. In the middle of the ever changing forest thinking of past memories as a droplet of fresh spring water flowing over not the slow and easy brooks river-pebbles, but more like a raging river making it’s path through the damn and into the forest, contemplating all of my plans coming forward in head for my bright future- the timeline, what do I do, what needs to be done, who needs to be aware, all these things racing in my head to prepare myself and those who will be affected of what shall come after Our Last Winter together.

Quiet the mind I say.

As his words race through the air as if they are vultures in midair trying to fall on my deaf ear.

So not to disturb that mind with the sharp quills as a porcupines.

Hold that head high I portray.

As his foot falls on me like a tree in the forest freshly sawed for winter's warmth. His foot ever so heavy and as strong as the rock that I sit here and ponder on as if it’s the lone limb trying to break the others down only to see they stand tall- battered, but proud!

So not to be seen weak as a dandelion's seeds.

Don’t fall prey, stand tall.

As his heart opens almost like the sun, the calm of the lake next to the forest that holds the Eagle that soars high and peeks his sunlight out to shower me with what little love he can, but don’t be fooled this warm shower for it will not last as the vultures and falling tree will return with no forewarning.

I’m forever grateful and blessed for our Our Last Winter together.

So not the same…………………………….TO BE CONTINUED…………………………


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Words 349
Sentences 15
Stanzas 11
Stanza Lengths 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1
Lines Amount 11
Letters per line (avg) 118
Words per line (avg) 30
Letters per stanza (avg) 118
Words per stanza (avg) 30

About this poem

This free verse poem offers a lyrical glimpse into the complex emotions of an abused spouse recalling the traumatic memories of that relationship as it comes to an end. Situated in a vivid natural setting, the narrator juxtaposes gentle memories like "fresh spring water" with those trauma-filled ones which cascade through her mind "like a raging river." The rich imagery conveys the emotional turbulence - words that once hurt now race through the air "like vultures," while resilient resolve strengthens the narrator's spirit to "stand tall. " We feel the push and pull between harsh forces like physical abuse, depicted as a "foot" trying to break her down, and her determination not to "fall prey" to sweet words that could disguise darker motives. As the relationship enters its final winter, nostalgia warms the chill left by painful memories. Yet hope glimmers for the coming spring that will allow new growth. The poem reveals a woman softly defiant - battered but unbroken. 

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Written on November 06, 2023

Submitted by melissak.k1970 on November 09, 2023

Modified by melissak.k1970 on November 09, 2023

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