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From the outset, the poem paints a vivid picture of darkness as a refuge. The phrase "in my own Darkness" sets the stage for a personal encounter with shadows, suggesting a place where the soul feels both free and confined. The juxtaposition of “good company in empty air” reveals a paradox: while isolation can be suffocating, it also offers a space for the exploration of one’s inner demons.
In this darkness, the speaker finds a strange sense of rhythm, dancing with their demons and experiencing moments of melancholic joy. This notion of embracing one’s struggles manifests in a way that feels liberating, despite the underlying inflammation of despair. The act of dancing symbolizes acceptance—an acknowledgment of pain that is at once haunting and beautiful.