The poem explores the theme of a dying relationship, where the speaker's lover is emotionally and physically drifting away. The speaker describes the gradual disintegration of their bond, likening it to the ebbing of the tide, the fading of sunlight, and the melting of snow. Despite the speaker's attempts to hold on, their lover continues to slip away, leaving them with a sense of despair and loss. AI Generated Content
The themes explore existential concepts such as the passage of time, the nature of life and death, and the transient nature of human experiences. AI Generated Content