Arrival
Arrival - meaning Summary
Ecstatic, Intimate Visitation
The poem depicts a sudden, ecstatic visitation. Angelic figures arrive and their presence is felt physically: hair lifts, sounds tremble, harps undulate, and praise fills the space. The language emphasizes communal awe and sensory intensity, building to repeated exclamations of "Hallelujah" before addressing someone just beyond a threshold. The closing line suggests anticipation or invitation, turning cosmic celebration into a moment of intimate encounter.
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