The Painted Bed

Exploring themes of love, loss, and mortality, this collection of poems reflects on the passage of time and the enduring nature of memory. A long poem reminisces about the poet's family home, symbolizing resilience amidst change. The work oscillates between intense emotions, capturing both fury and resignation, while also contemplating the interplay of mania and melancholy. In its concluding section, the poet embraces the possibility of renewal and acceptance in old age, allowing eros to reemerge in a poignant reflection on life's cycles.