Ditch the ads, upload images and much more - upgrade today from 5.95/month!
Read • Contests • Groups • Learn • Forums • Store • Help
 

The Hanged Man

Anticipating the change
Sweet hope
And sudden fear:
What will be tomorrow?
Can I follow the new path?
Will I survive?

Then again I have a faith
I will surrender to what will come
I am the one with everything else
And I can wait.

I will let my fears go
And I am open to look at a new star
I will hang here till I see my path clearly
And then I'll fly.

Author notes

The one possible meaning of the card:
The Hanged Man represents looking at things from a new perspective or from a different point of view. It means opening up to someone else’s feelings to a situation or consolidating their point of view with yours. The Hanged Man also represents letting go of the ego in order to see the good of all concerned rather then just the self. The Hanged Man hangs from legs that are crossed which depict a hanging on to one position but still looking from another. Although the Hanged Man represents a view from a different perspective it represents only a catalyst for change rather then a change from tradition itself. In the tarot the Hanged Man is always the card prior to official change and it usually represents the hope and fear of a different more challenging path. The Hanged Man also brings up the idea of the total worth of one idea as compared to another. The Hanged Man symbolizes the revelation that life is different depending on whichever way you choose to look at it.

A contest entry

What did you think

    I plan to revise this poem: please leave constructive criticism!
    : , Your review:

    Comment Suggestion: What is your your first impression?
    • Line numbers  • Invite them to read
    : no Cost: 0 free left 0 points, You have (?)

Comments


  • Rj
    November 3

    Edit | Reply
    I suppose I recall when change was good, now it seems more challenging somehow. Perhaps its the nature of civilization, of mountains or of man... that which rises and falls.

    Still as change can not be prevented, I suppose it's good to be optimistic.

    Nice poem, makes me wonder when the hanged man isn't appropriate. Have to bet it comes up a lot.


  • Keith
    June 23

    Edit | Reply
    Very informative. But your author notes are actually considerably longer than your poem. I'd really prefer it were the other way about. Thanks for entering.