Kites By Raymond Souster

In the poem “Kites,” by Raymond Souster, the portrayal of the kite has a simplistic meaning, but when examined closer, it can be found to relate to the charitable moments of life and the hardships the future holds. This underlying theme has a personal connection in my life because the author demonstrates the importance of creating a positive outlook and not dwelling on the possibility of negativities that could occur. Within the poem, different ideas are present, such as the comparison of the kite to life, how to deal with hard scenarios with grace and not dwelling on the negatives, and finally through his detailed imagery the idea of maintaining positivity no matter the situation. Through symbolism, Souster demonstrates the connection of life and the kite by representing it as a beacon of freedom, but also the complications that present themselves. …show more content…
Souster’s idea of how a kite plummeting towards the earth can be compared to life, and in this scenario, I find myself relating to this perspective through the tough times that I, and many others, face. However, the author brings a unique perspective to this idea by forcing the concept of positive thinking when the kite comes close to, or actually does, hit the ground. He claims that hardship will not last forever, and dealing with and looking past situations is a necessity. When going through hardship, dealing with different situations can be different for each individual. For myself, one of the greatest hardships I have faced was when my grandpa passed away. We were very close, and finding out the devastating news was truly the worst news I had ever received. Though losing him was a depressing time in my life, I relate to the poem because I look at the situation through a positive view and think of the time I had gotten to spend with him, and the memories we