Unveiling the Heart: A Poem on Love in the Digital Age
Welcome to a poetic exploration of love in the digital age, where the search for connection often feels like navigating a stormy sea. In “Swipes of Despair: Navigating the Dark Tide of Love,” Gautam Kumar delves into the complexities of modern relationships, capturing the turbulence of emotions that come with seeking love in a world dominated by social media and superficial connections. This poem will take you on a journey through the highs and lows of the quest for true love, compelling you to reflect on your own experiences.
The tinder bird and imagination,
cruel chimera of inflammable love,
the dagger drowned in muddy lure,
and the egotistic-cold dove.
A lunatic-nutcase you,
Trying, dying for finding love.Swipe left and right,
In the mud and tide.
but in your dumb belief,
love never will be fine.The world of social traps,
With heart, good and black,
the rivers of suffocation,
with dark and deadly destinations.
They’re fed on blood, on your crispy heart,
they dwell in the game of emotions.Swipe left and right,
In the mud and tide.
but in your dumb belief,
love never will be fine.Colourless, you feel at times,
and you run to pick the rainbow,
scattering the lure of fascination,
with the bright and nebulous bow,
waits for you the mastermind,
you get there finding love,
flower in a heartless stone,
and you find there no one.Before you get to be you,
Your heart gets seared apart,
With nothing you can get with you,
arrows snatching whatever you’ve got.Swipe left and right,
In the mud and tide.
but in your dumb belief,
love never will be fine.
Navigating the Emotional Waves: A Conversation on Love and Poetry
Gautam Kumar’s “Swipes of Despair: Navigating the Dark Tide of Love” offers a raw, unfiltered look at the struggles of finding genuine connection in a world obsessed with swipes and likes. The poem’s imagery, from “the tinder bird and imagination” to “a flower in a heartless stone,” paints a vivid picture of love as both a pursuit and a battleground. It’s a reflection on how the quest for love, amplified by digital platforms, often leaves us feeling more isolated than connected.
The recurring refrain, “Swipe left and right, In the mud and tide. But in your dumb belief, Love never will be fine,” echoes the frustration and hopelessness many feel when faced with the superficial nature of modern dating. The poem’s tone shifts between cynical and reflective, urging readers to question whether love can truly flourish in such a shallow environment.
The imagery of “arrows snatching whatever you’ve got” and “a dagger drowned in muddy lure” serves as a powerful metaphor for the emotional toll of these digital interactions. Kumar’s work invites readers to ponder the authenticity of the connections they seek and whether the pursuit of love in this manner is worth the emotional cost.
In the comments below, share your thoughts on how digital platforms have influenced your experiences with love and connection. How does this poem resonate with your own journey?
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