Analysis: Poem #3

ANALYSIS

Despite the poem's relatively short length, numerous interpretations of the poem's meaning arise. From the context of Rupi Kaur's life experiences, it is possible that the possible is referring to herself and her obstacle of finding happiness, given how, after her immigration to Canada, she focused solely on its negative aspects, disregarding the positive gateways and opportunities this move has opened in Rupi's life (such as how her transition into a predominantly English-speaking country allowed her to learn a different language, or how Rupi's post-secondary education at the University of Waterloo further drove Rupi's creative and artistic abilities, both of which beings major contributors to Rupi's immense success as a writer today.