Like the ball of a pinball machine,
algid,
incompressible,
I spend the centuries in lights and sounds.
The end,
(as deep as the valley where I was born),
Is a multitude of motionless,
other me.
The splintered lament of fat bells
Creeps to the edges of a buried city.
…
A recalcitrant caterpillar will become a butterfly today:
Because the abyss is so much bitter
For those approaching,
Finally,
At the edge of the absolute?
Dew fragments,
motionless,
On my outstretched arm toward the dawn.
…
And you,
sleep.
Filed for legal guardianship with Patamu: certificate
Video
A brief note on existentialist poetry
Existentialist poetry delves into themes of individual freedom, responsibility, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. Poets often explore the complexities of human existence, questioning the nature of reality and existence itself. Some key characteristics of existentialist poetry include attention to the inner thoughts and emotions of the individual, a sense of alienation and despair, and a questioning of social norms and values.
Major poets in the field of existentialist poetry include Rainer Maria Rilke, known for his collection “Duine Elegies,” which reflects on human experience and the search for transcendence. Another notable figure is Paul Celan, whose work often addresses the aftermath of the Holocaust and the trauma of human suffering. Sylvia Plath is also considered an essential existentialist poet, with her confessional style and exploration of mental illness and identity.
These poets and their works embody the essence of existentialist poetry, capturing the essence of human existence and the struggles of the modern individual in a chaotic world.
If you like the trio of poems, you can always donate to support my activity! One coffee is enough!
