The poem reflects on nostalgia for childhood summers and the experiences that define relationships. As the speaker recalls road trips and the sensations of youthful pleasures, there is an awareness of the fragility of safety and happiness. The imagery of the ship and the bridge symbolizes a connection between past and present, juxtaposing the permanence of memory with the ephemeral nature of life. Ultimately, the poem grapples with loss and the desire for closure amidst the chaotic beauty of existence.
"The new air is empty, and who knew we'd miss even what afflicted us? We knew, and paid the price for June's green candles in bites pulsing under ice cubes."
"When at last we sat by the bridge, we were silent, your hands watchful pilgrims on my dress, all thought blinked out where water lapped the bay."
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