Final Curve

Final Curve - meaning Summary

Self-encounter at the End

The poem uses the simple image of turning a corner to describe a moment of self-recognition. When the speaker "runs into yourself," that encounter signals having navigated life’s remaining challenges and reaching an inward conclusion. It frames maturity or completion as a sudden, inevitable meeting with one’s true self after a series of turns. The tone is resigned but clear: knowing oneself marks the end of further searching.