Mine Too
Intertwined Fates: Symbolism in 'Mine Too' by Danny Barwick
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You're an eye
You are an observant presence.
In orbit round the earth
You revolve around the world like a celestial body.
I'm the rooster with the oozing wound
I am in a distressed state, symbolized by a wounded rooster, struggling in the dirt.
Scratching at the dirt
Frantically attempting to cope with difficulties.
You're the oracle
You possess wisdom and foresight.
Who passes through each year
Year after year, you navigate life's challenges.
For you I save my money
I reserve my resources for you.
For you I shave my beard
I make sacrifices and present my best self for you.
You move, I move
Our lives are intertwined; your actions influence mine.
You bruise, I bruise
We share both joy and pain, reflecting each other's experiences.
I move, you move
A reciprocal relationship where our actions resonate with one another.
Your noose is mine too
Your burdens and challenges become mine as well.
You're Lord Shiva
You embody the dual nature of Lord Shiva, both destructive and benevolent.
Destroyer and deliverer
I am like a cheerful outcast, bound to difficulties but finding solace.
I'm the smiling leper
A metaphorical representation of struggles tied to a river's bottom.
Tied to the rock at the bottom of the river
You have a powerful impact, casting shadows when you exert influence.
You're an atom bomb
Despite your strength, the absence of love weakens your impact.
Throwing our shadows to the wall when you hit
Our shared experiences shape our existence.
But starved of our love
Love is a crucial element; without it, your potential remains untapped.
Your atom can't split
Our lives are interconnected; your struggles affect me deeply.
You move, I move
Mutual movement, indicating synchronized actions and reactions.
You bruise when I bruise
We share not only joy but also pain, mirroring each other's wounds.
I move, you move
A dance of life where our actions complement and echo each other.
Your noose is mine too
Your struggles and challenges are intricately tied to my own.
Your noose is mine too
Reiteration of the shared burden, emphasizing the depth of connection.
You're there each time I'm new
You are a constant presence in my moments of renewal and transformation.
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