Love And Loss

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Love And Loss

I chose to discuss love and loss as these were two strong emotions

that have occured in my life. They are both very different but also

similar in a way.

The two poems I felt dealt with love and loss the best were 'The

Thickness Of Ice' by Liz Loxley and 'Remember' by Christina Rossetti.

I chose these poems as the thoughts reflected and the experiences

included related very much to my own life and views.

'The Thickness of Ice' by Liz Loxley is a well structured, modern poem

which refers to how strong love can be but how it can also be the

cause to end a relationship. It shows how couples need more than love

to keep them together.

'Ice' is a metaphor for a relationship. The persona uses this to show

how it can be strong and can withstand pressure but can just as easily

thaw, crack and eventually break.

Also, the persona uses visual metaphors such as "thickness" (stanza

two) and "thinness" of ice. One representing a possible long lasting

relationship, and the other representing how easily it can fall apart.

This poem portrays loss as in a couple going their separate ways.

'Remember' by Christina Rossetti is a pre-1900 sonnet which deals with

life after the death of a loved one. It is a request from the poet on

what to do and how to feel after her death. The persona is young, and

the life expectancy of a young person in Victorian times was not very

high compared to modern society. This suggests the persona may be

dying which could be the reason she felt she should write her requests

down for her partner.

Rossetti led a religious lifestyle which is evident from many of her

poems and sonnets. For example, in this particular sonnet, she applies

euphenisms to sound less harsh. She ...

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...s and experiences. I definitely learnt through my mistakes

and will always have regrets. I felt the theme expressed the poet's

points clearly. This poem was different to the sonnet as it focused on

infatuation and a breakup whereas the sonnet focused on eternal love,

even after the death of one of the partners. I enjoyed "Remember" as I

felt it stated what I wish for my loved ones when I am gone. It was

well written and Rossetti's thoughts were expressed beautifully.

Love is considered eternal and memories will never fade, but life has

to go on, whether you have discontinued a relationship or a partner

has passed on. You shouldn't fall in love with someone you can live

with, you should fall in love with someone you can't live without.

And as the Italians say, "L'amore e un viaggio dentro noi" which

translated means "Love is a journey inside ourselves".

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