Bare my Soul — Summary

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Another thought Another intention But It's mine

Mine

Mine alone Someday maybe It could be shared But not today

It'll stay A written thought A silent thank you The force of it burning

Burning with what Something inexpressible

Neither the words nor the courage To fully bare the soul Just yet

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Here, a speaker is guarding a private thought. It begins almost casually, with "another thought, another intention," but then comes a sudden turn: "But / It's mine." The repetition of "Mine" on its own line sounds protective, even a little defiant. The speaker isn't ready to hand this thought over to anyone.

Still, the door isn't shut for good. "Someday maybe / It could be shared" leaves room for change, though "not today." For now the thought stays written down, kept silent, along with a quiet "thank you" that seems meant for someone, though the poem never says who. What stands out is the "force" of the feeling, which is burning but can't be named. The speaker admits to lacking "the words" and "the courage" to fully open up, and the closing "just yet" carries hope.

The mood is hushed and tense, like someone holding their breath. It captures the gap between feeling something deeply and being able to say it aloud.

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