Berfore The Sea Meets The Sun I Poem by Suuhani Arora

Berfore The Sea Meets The Sun

You Fell for the Light
Without ever knowing it was just a glare on the water.
Life hid me from you.
A Selkie trapped in your reality.
Every attempt of mine failed.
And you fell in love with a maiden of the shore,
Wearing a skin that is not my own,
Until I return to the tides who know my true name.

But you have never seen me drown.

You don’t see me staring at the ceiling, asking God why it was me.
You don’t see me forcing a smile as I feel the dried tear tracks cracking over my skin.
You don’t see my mother asking why I don’t smile.
Why her little baby girl won’t laugh anymore.

My soul hesitates before every step I take because I know how cold the floor feels when I fall.
Would you still gaze at the sun?
Would you even know who I became?
You wouldn’t. You would just ask me why I became so distant,
Without ever realising I was just heading back to the Sea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the poem about?
The poem explores themes of identity, loneliness, hidden emotions and the longing to find a place where one truly belongs.

2. Who is a Selkie in mythology?
A Selkie is a mythical creature from Scottish and Irish folklore that can transform from a seal into a human by removing its seal skin.

3. Who wrote this poem?
The poem is written by Suuhani Arora, a young writer featured on Bookosmia.

4. What does the sea symbolise in the poem?
The sea symbolises freedom, belonging and a return to one’s true identity.

5. What does the line “You have never seen me drown” mean?
It suggests that someone may be struggling with deep emotions even when others cannot see their pain.

6. What are the main themes of the poem?
The main themes are self-discovery, emotional struggles, identity, loneliness and the desire to feel understood.

7. Why does the poet use the character of a Selkie?
The Selkie represents someone who feels caught between two worlds and longs to return to a place where they can truly be themselves.

8. Where can young writers share their poems and stories?
Young writers can explore creative writing and share their original work with Bookosmia, a platform that celebrates young voices.

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