# CCXXXVII explained — Poetry

> Chapter companion for Poetry by Ambrose Bierce.

## What happens

A single line reflecting on the relationship between detection and remorse, suggesting that remorse drives one forward while detection struggles to keep up.

## Themes in this chapter

### Deception and Self-Deception

The line implies a pursuit of truth (detection) hindered by the weight of guilt (remorse), touching on self-deception.

## Key lines

> The heels of Detection are sore from the toes of Remorse.

Remorse is so close behind Detection that it steps on its heels, causing pain.

_A metaphorical expression of guilt chasing after truth._

## Links

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