In my previous post, I explained the meaning of my book’s title. This time, I will delve into its purpose, interpretation and creation. 

 

“The Silent Love” was originally written as a series of letters to me. Depending on the chapter and the poem itself, each poem’s interpretation could be expanded to include family, friends, and love interests. When you start reading the book, please keep in mind that each poem is essentially a letter to yourself, especially in the first chapter, “Light and Dark.” As most of these poems are related to self-reflection, it’s important to interpret them that way.  

 

Purpose 

These poems were written during a period when I was struggling with depression, self-doubt and anxiety on a level I had never experienced before. My short-term memory suffered, and I had difficulty remembering dreams. I was unfocused and uninterested in things that used to bring me joy. I felt like a shell of myself, not even a fraction of who I used to be. This topic is discussed further in the ‘Preface’ section of the book. 

During the summer of 2021, a former colleague from university reached out to me. Although we had little interaction during our time together, we had apparently attended one class together. She shared with me that whenever she saw me, I appeared happy, joyful, quiet, yet friendly. It was surprising to learn that someone I had minimal interaction with was impacted by my character and personality.

The interactions I’ve had with others have motivated me to keep writing. I understand that people may be going through their own personal struggles, such as anxiety and depression. It occurred to me that my words might provide someone with the courage and strength to overcome the challenges that have shattered them in so many ways. 

Getting help and having someone who listens to you is crucial when it comes to mental health. Seeking professional help has taught me how to communicate with my family about the challenges I was facing. Dealing with mental health issues requires constant effort, and I am a strong believer in therapy to cope with such issues. 

 

Fun Bit 

Did you know that some poems are not only beautiful and thought-provoking but also contain hidden puzzles and references to other poems? These puzzles can take the form of certain words that can be interpreted as a name or a particular sequence of letters from the text that can spell a name. Moreover, some lines in a poem can directly refer to another poem, creating a sort of “connect the dots” effect that adds another layer of depth and richness to the reading experience.

It’s amazing how much meaning and complexity can be packed into a single piece of poetry! As an interesting fact, some poems contain puzzles where certain words can be interpreted as a name or a particular sequence of letters from the text can spell a name. Additionally, certain lines in a poem can refer to other poems directly, creating a sort of “connect the dots” effect. 

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Grim as the night before,
Pleasant as the day ahead.
You won’t let go
Of dreams; that were,
That are still to come.