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Grief is that which chokes my eye
Those drops are tears with which I cry
My soul in turmoil twists and turns
This is the soul pain which burns
Yet in pain, those drops like rain
Wet the soil of heaven gain
It’s from the thorn life hooks in me
Grows a rose, you too will see
A ruby red was once but a stone
Transmutations secret alone
Takes us from that to this
From lost to found, this self-created bliss.
“Transmutation” is a beautiful poem that explores the idea of transformation through pain and suffering. The first stanza describes the speaker’s emotional state and the source of their grief, which they describe as “that which chokes my eye” and the tears they cry as a result. The speaker’s soul is depicted as being in turmoil, twisting and turning, and experiencing a soul-pain that burns.
In the second stanza, the speaker reflects on how their pain is not just a source of suffering but also a source of growth and transformation. The tears, like rain, are said to wet the soil of heaven, implying that through their pain, the speaker is able to gain a deeper spiritual understanding. The speaker also mentions the idea of a “thorn” in their life, suggesting that the source of their pain is not necessarily something they can easily get rid of, but it is also what allows them to grow and become better.
The final stanza is a celebration of the transformation that the speaker has undergone. They compare their transformation to the transmutation of a stone into a ruby red, suggesting that the transformation they have undergone is not just a superficial change, but a deep and meaningful one. The transformation is described as a “self-created bliss,” meaning that the speaker has created their own happiness and joy through their pain and suffering.
Overall, “Transmutation” is a powerful poem that explores the idea of growth and transformation through pain and suffering. The speaker’s journey from grief and pain to a sense of self-created bliss is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always the possibility for growth and change.