To Myself by W.S. Merwin

     In this poem the author uses diction by saying "you," at the end of many lines, along with the word "I."  Once I thought about the meaning of the poem, I realized that it meant of reflections into the past.  He talks about his own past in a way which makes the reader think of their own past.  He does this by making it sound as if he is writing a letter to himself.  That makes sense because it ties back into the poem title "To Myself."  This poem has no stanzas, so it shows it as one thought rather than breaking it down into smaller pieces, so it is more like a letter.  Where he says, "I am sure you were here a moment before..." could mean how time seems to fly by.  This poem is a reflection of the authors memories and the purpose of it is for the reader to remember those times that have passed and reflect on them.