Running Away

The speaker expresses enduring emotional pain, emphasizing a closed door symbolizing barriers or unavailability.

The atmosphere is depicted as darker and quieter than ever before, possibly reflecting a somber or introspective mood.

The speaker describes capturing a dream in writing, suggesting a desire to preserve a fleeting moment or escape from reality.

The act of writing the dream is seen as a deliberate effort to avoid entering the waking world, indicating a preference for the dream realm.

The speaker mentions seeing someone in "star matter," implying a cosmic or ethereal connection, with a constant presence in their thoughts.

Despite perceiving the person from various perspectives, there is a realization that both individuals are currently engaged in the act of running away.

The central theme is revealed - the speaker and the other person are in a state of escapism, actively avoiding something.

The speaker expresses sadness as someone important passes by, acknowledging a whisper that conveys the pain of separation.

Imagining life without the person is challenging, but external challenges or conflicts (symbolized by the storm) alter their course.

The repeated mention of seeing the person in "star matter" reinforces the idea of a deep, enduring connection in the speaker's thoughts.

Despite the constant presence, the reality is that both individuals are currently engaged in the act of running away from something.

The repetition of the theme - the act of running away - emphasizes its significance in the narrative.

The person is envisioned in both the speaker's old town and London, suggesting a pervasive and persistent presence, despite the physical distance.

Despite being present in every corner, both individuals continue the pattern of running away, possibly from unresolved issues.

Reiteration of the theme - the ongoing act of running away - underscores its thematic importance.

The affirmation that the person always matters and is constantly on the speaker's mind reinforces the depth of their emotional connection.

Repetition of the affirmation, emphasizing the enduring nature of the person's significance in the speaker's thoughts.

A repetition of the initial lines, highlighting the persistence of emotional pain and the closed door metaphor.

Reiteration of the darker and quieter atmosphere, suggesting an ongoing emotional struggle or a sense of isolation.

Repetition of the act of capturing a dream to avoid the waking world, emphasizing the desire for an alternate reality.

The closing line echoes the earlier sentiment of avoiding the waking world, emphasizing a persistent yearning for escapism.