vineri, 4 aprilie 2014

Shel Silverstein Poem Analysis 12

Where the Sidewalk Ends
By Shel Silverstein
The entire poem can be seen as the presentation of the passage from life towards death. The sidewalk represents the happiness, the joy and plenitude of life whereas the street may mark the very end. Life is a miracle itself and has to be cherished with all its fabulous things.
The chalk-white arrows are the guidelines that we follow in life, although “we shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow” to that exact place where, unfortunately the sidewalk ends.
Despite the fact that the poem is talking about our journey through life which will sooner or later end up in death, the poet’s tone is a rather peaceful one as this is how things go and we can only learn how to best benefit from them and lead a happy, full life.

I recommend this well-known poem to everyone as it reminds us all what a great thing life is and how much beauty there is in the world.

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