My poem is “Rotting Symbols” by Eileen Myles.
The first time I looked at the title, I thought “Everything turns into waste” and as I read more and more I felt strongly about it. Rotting symbols, everything around us, people, food, building, cultures, idea, they all change after certain time period. Change is inevitable. However, for that moment of time we strive and give our best to achieve something that will “rot” after we do achieve it. This got me to thinking what are we living for? What outcomes are there if we become successful? Will true happiness rot after a while?
These are some questions that popped up when I read this poem so, I’m thinking I’ll just have to clarify more and try to get a thesis out this. But, I can’t really decide. So, if anyone has any suggestion or answer to my question please do reply.
And as for the digital essay, I think I’ll be creating a motion picture film showing the process of these rotting ideas and changes around us. However, since I was absent on April 27th, I really do need help from anyone who is offering…So please help me out!
