The poet presents a deeply introspective journey through a barren, desert landscape, using it as both a literal and metaphorical setting for emotional memory, isolation, and a hardened resilience. The speaker encounters traditional "omens" and signs - both literal and symbolic - but maintains a distance, suggesting a hardened or cautious heart. The landscape is harsh, but familaiar, and the emotional resonance is profound and marrow-deep.
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