Showing posts with label Wislawa Szymborska. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wislawa Szymborska. Show all posts

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Nothing Twice (Wislawa Szymborska)

This poem by Wislawa Szymborska is listed as a graduation poem. I guess that's accurate - it's about starting anew and how nothing is repeated so take nothing for granted and appreciate all. It could be for graduation or for any life altering event. Say having a child or quitting smoking.

While the poem seems quick didactic (I wish "I" was in it more), I really like how it is written. The comparisons she makes. Not too much pure imagery, but engaging nonetheless.

Favorite line: "Today is always gone tomorrow."