This is a lesson in failed communication between good faith humans.\n\nThe author tried to express his feelings as best he knew how. Somehow this was offensive to his lover. Despite his deep appreciation and love for her ("my letters of concern"), she would only listen to what she wanted to hear. The rest of this communication made her retreat into silence ("the lines of self-defence").\n\nHe believes he tried his best to show openness ("I gave you my address") but life is life: contact could not be made. When finally she understands him, he is gone from having been pushed back.\n\nAnd so the - kind, loving - conclusion: "Begin your letter to / The one who\'s coming next".
This is a lesson in failed communication between good faith humans.\n\nThe author tried to express his feelings as best he knew how. Somehow this was offensive to his lover. Despite his deep appreciation and love for her ("my letters of concern"), she would only listen to what she wanted to hear. The rest of this communication made her retreat into silence ("the lines of self-defence").\n\nHe believes he tried his best to show openness ("I gave you my address") but life is life: contact could not be made. When finally she understands him, he is gone from having been pushed back.\n\nAnd so the - kind, loving - conclusion: "Begin your letter to / The one who\'s coming next".