Orchids
Lost Orchids: Unfulfilled Promises and the Search for Home
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As I opened my eyes
Expressing the start of a new day or a new phase in life.
I called your name
Calling out to someone, possibly a significant other.
Thought of promises
Reflecting on commitments or assurances made.
We never meant to keep
Acknowledging promises that were not intended to be fulfilled.
As I got up from your side of the bed
Leaving a shared space, possibly a bed, and transitioning.
I looked around
Observing the surroundings after a significant change.
At this strange place
Feeling disoriented in an unfamiliar or strange place.
Now nowhere is home.
Expressing a sense of homelessness or lack of belonging.
Where’s my cornerstone?
Searching for a stable foundation or support.
And the orchids,
Introducing the metaphor of orchids as a symbol.
They don’t bloom anymore
Indicating a loss or absence of beauty or vitality in life.
They’re just waiting for the day…
Suggesting anticipation or hope for a change in the future.
They’re still waiting for you, babe.
Reiterating that the anticipation is linked to someone dear.
As I wandered the streets downtown
Roaming through the city and observing a festive atmosphere.
Watched the crowds of kids all drinking Halloween
Noting the behavior of young people, possibly highlighting contrast.
Painted faces…
Describing painted faces, possibly alluding to masks or superficiality.
Inspiring recklessness.
Connecting painted faces to a sense of daring or boldness.
Felt like going home
Expressing a desire to return home, possibly to a stable place.
To my cornerstone
Referencing the cornerstone again as a symbol of stability.
Where the orchids,
Repeating the metaphor of orchids and their lack of blooming.
They don’t bloom anymore
Reinforcing the idea of stagnation or absence of vibrancy.
They’re just waiting for the day…
Reiterating the waiting of orchids, emphasizing a prolonged anticipation.
No, the orchids,
Introducing another repetition of orchids not blooming.
They don’t bloom anymore
Emphasizing the prolonged wait for a change associated with orchids.
They’re just waiting for the day…
Repeating the waiting theme, possibly underscoring the passage of time.
They’re still waiting for you, babe.
Stating that the anticipation is still tied to a significant person.
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