The Living Dead

The living dead don't display their inner struggles and suffering openly.

Expresses a willingness to understand and learn how to love in the face of the world's challenges.

The speaker feels emotionally numb, and someone referred to as Aphrodite notices a change represented by turning red.

Despite difficulties, the speaker resents the world and seeks to understand how to love amidst the challenges.

Repetition of the desire to understand "How to love."

Observing someone's eyes, possibly a significant other or a person close to the speaker.

The speaker is deeply focused on observing the eyes of the person mentioned.

Describes the eyes as blue, possibly with a calming effect like valium, but distant.

The person is physically present but emotionally distant.

Reference to a contact or connection, possibly a drug dealer ("plug") on the phone.

The person on the other end has visible signs of drug use ("tracks to the bone").

Claims not to be alone, possibly referring to the presence of vices or addictions.

Implies that vices or addictions are persistent and won't go away.

Repetition of the idea that the living dead hide their pain and suffering.

Reiterates the desire to understand how to love in the face of the world's challenges.

Repeats the theme of emotional numbness and change, observed by Aphrodite.

Despite challenges, the speaker resents the world and seeks understanding in the context of love.

Reiteration of the central theme: figuring out "How to love."

The speaker warns that others may not recognize them during moments of vulnerability.

Advises against believing or accepting the facade presented during challenging times.

Acknowledges personal blindness to one's struggles.

Anticipates an eventual understanding of the speaker's true feelings after death.

Expresses a belief in personal improvement and tranquility after death.

Imagery of lightness and freedom, floating like a feather, symbolizing liberation from burdens.

Repetition of the warning that others may not recognize the speaker during vulnerable moments.

Reiterates the advice against unquestioning belief in appearances during challenging times.

Restates the acknowledgment of personal blindness to inner struggles.

Repeats the anticipation of a true understanding of the speaker's feelings after death.

Reiterates the belief in personal improvement and tranquility after death.

Repeats the imagery of lightness and freedom after death.

Repetition of the idea that the living dead conceal their pain and suffering.

Reiterates the desire to understand how to love in the midst of life's challenges.

Repeats the theme of emotional numbness and change, noted by Aphrodite.

Despite difficulties, the speaker resents the world and seeks understanding in the context of love.

Reiteration of the central theme: figuring out "How to love."