This poem was an easy read for me.
Stanza 1:
This, I interpreted, is a metaphor for taking risks in life.
Stanza 2:
While there is a ladder, not all use it. To those who don't use any of the 'tools' that life gives them, the tools are merely things/ideas that don't mean much to them.
Stanza 3:
When we descend the ladder, we never really know when we will hit the water and have to start swimming. In life, when we take risks, we usually don't know the outcome. We never know when we'll have to start fighting.
Stanza 4:
As we sink deeper and deeper, swimming becomes increasingly difficult. As life throws situations at as from all angles, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep going. Often we have to hit "rock bottom", before things start to look up. The key is turning rock bottom into the new solid foundation from which you can grow.
Stanza 5:
It is sometimes easy to forget to focus on the things that truely matter in life when it becomes difficult.
Stanza 6:
Once we hit "rock bottom" or come to a point that we can evaluate where we are in our life journey and what we want out of life, we have to do so honestly and confidently.
Stanza 7:
Differentiating between the events that caused the taken risk or sudden change and what you want out of life becomes trivial and of the upmost importance.
Stanza 8:
It is in this place (rock bottom or at the foundation of your new life) that you relaize the person that you want to be and you then strive to make that happen.
Stanza 9:
We are not the mistakes that we have made, only. When life leaves us beaten and worn down, we emerge from our new foundation, maybe not quite stronger than ever....yet, but we will. It takes time, but thats part of life. Learning how to be strong enough to push through the tough times.
Overall, I loved this poem. I think that it is quite relevant for where a lot of individuals in my age group are at in there lives right now. I find it very interesting how poetry can stand the test of time and remain pertinant.
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