Separation.

 

This poem is short but very symbolic, so its meaning comes more from imagery than from a literal story.

At its core, “Separation” is about loss, longing, and a broken bond that once felt pure and complete.

Here’s a breakdown:

“A lone voice whispers”

This sets a quiet, intimate tone. The speaker is alone, possibly grieving, speaking inwardly rather than aloud. It suggests isolation after separation.

“The rise of the Sun and Moon always reminds me. How much I still miss you.”

The sun and moon represent time, cycles, and inevitability. No matter how time passes or days and nights change, the speaker’s longing remains constant. The separation hasn’t faded with time.

“For we were like Adam and Eve before we were tragically deceived.”

This is the key metaphor. Adam and Eve symbolize innocence, unity, and a perfect bond before the fall.

“Before we were tragically deceived” suggests that:

Something external caused the separation. (temptation, lies, betrayal, manipulation, or a bad influence)

The speaker views the loss as tragic rather than malicious.

The relationship fell from innocence into pain, much like the biblical fall from Eden.

Overall meaning: 

The poem expresses mourning for a relationship that once felt pure, whole, and destined but was broken by deception or a loss of innocence. 

The speaker still loves and misses the other person, reflecting on what was lost.

Title. 

Separation.

(A lone voice whispers)

The rise of the Sun and Moon always reminds me. How much I still miss you.

For we were like Adam and Eve before we were tragically deceived.

(C)

Copyright John Duffy 

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