Black Water

Introduction to the theme of "Black Water."

Suggesting that souls or spirits illuminate the river, possibly hinting at the significance of the river in a metaphorical sense.

Imagery of numerous souls fading away, possibly symbolizing loss or decline.

Describing scars on both trees and man-made structures, hinting at the lasting impact of something significant. Concrete shadows may imply urban decay or destruction.

A reference to a past event, the "black rain," which might signify a negative or traumatic experience that lingers in memory.

Describing a harsh, unrelenting environment with no comforting winds, emphasizing a sense of desolation.

Suggesting an attempt to clear away the remnants of a destructive force, possibly pointing to resilience or recovery.

Reference to New Mexico and harmless glass, potentially alluding to a location or event where something seemingly harmless has become a source of harm.

Broken panes today, indicating a present state of disarray or destruction.

Describing the sun as submitting to shame, suggesting a negative or diminished aspect of nature.

Suggesting an early end to the day, possibly reflecting a sense of premature conclusion or decay.

Highlighting the absence of stars and the moon, contributing to a sense of darkness or emptiness.

Observing strangers going their own way, perhaps indicating a sense of isolation or disconnection.

Describing a wooded hillside blinded by the light of many suns, possibly symbolizing an overwhelming or blinding influence.

Continuation of the blinding imagery, suggesting an environment where clarity is obscured.

Describing a quietly ever-burning furnace, possibly symbolizing a persistent but subdued source of energy or life.

Highlighting the significance of even the smallest flame in this obscured environment.

Reference to the light of a second morning, possibly indicating a new beginning or revelation.

Revealing fallen leaves, symbolizing the changing seasons and the passage of time.

Describing the arrival of autumn and the bruising of fruit beneath a decaying tree, possibly representing the inevitability of decay.

Under the rotting tree, suggesting a connection between decay and the fallen fruit.

Depicting a scene where a headless bird above is a source of sustenance for fledglings below, possibly symbolizing a cycle of life and death.

Continuation of the natural cycle, emphasizing the continuity of life despite challenges.

Reflecting on the passage of time and the lack of apparent learning from past experiences over a span of sixty years.

Despite reaching full maturity, there is a suggestion that lessons have not been learned or applied.