I interpret this poem as a blend between self-healing and looking outside of oneself for medicine. We are surrounded by many potential healers in our everyday life, some truly have what it takes to assist us in our self-fixing, yet some people are simply fakes with no intrinsic healing values. As we dive into the depths of our ’much -feared’ selves, we tend to find the answers we seek. I really enjoyed the mystery and polarity in this poem. It is a tough one to swallow and digest, as each line pushes us to war; that inner battle we fight our whole lives, but once re-read and fully absorbed, it is of immense value. Thank you so much for sharing! I invite you to read my newest poem a rose overdose if you have some spare time and are interested. Once again, thank you!