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Yu Xiuhua — Crossing Half of China to Sleep with You

Poetry Unbound

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Desire: A Multifaceted Force

Desire is depicted as a complex force that can both enliven and close off possibilities. It is portrayed as a blend of life and death, creation and destruction. The poem suggests that desire can be a yearning, a pursuit, physical, distracting, and misleading. The speaker highlights that desire can be misinterpreted through beauty, praise, or a sense of belonging, offering a profound critique of human nature.

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