Some Days
Some days you have to sit
in a chair by the window
and let the rain wash
over the day.
The world will seem
like some strange,
faraway village,
and you'll feel like a foreigner
in a foreign land.
Your thoughts will
be a jumble, and your
dreams will be hazy.
You won't know
where you're going,
but you'll know
that you're on a journey.
You will be
on the brink of
something,
but you won't know
what it is.
You will be
right where
you are.
The poem begins with the speaker describing a specific scenario – sitting by the window on a rainy day and feeling like a stranger in a foreign land. This feeling of being disconnected and lost sets the tone for the poem and creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty. The world outside seems distant and unfamiliar, and the speaker's thoughts and emotions are in a state of flux, reflecting the erratic nature of life itself.
The poem continues with a series of fragmented thoughts and images, each capturing a different aspect of human experience. There are moments of reflection, moments of uncertainty, and moments of clarity. The speaker contemplates the journey of life, the sense of being on the brink of something unknown, and the realization that sometimes, the best thing to do is simply be present in the moment, accepting whatever comes without seeking to understand it.
The poem's final line, "You will be right where you are," serves as a reminder of the grounding force of the present moment. Amidst the chaos and confusion of life, there's a sense of comfort in knowing that one can always return to the present, to the place where one truly is, without the need for answers or explanations.
"Some Days" is a poem about the unpredictability of life, the mix of emotions and experiences that shape our days, and the importance of embracing the present moment, even in its most challenging and bewildering moments.