Sometimes from this hillside just after sunset The rim of the sky takes on a tinge Of the palest green, like the flesh of a cucumber When you peel it carefully.
Robert HassRead
Poetry is a fireplace in summer or a fan in winter.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Poetry provides comfort and relief in both good and bad times.
The quote by Robert Hass compares poetry to essential comforts in extreme weather, suggesting that it serves a unique purpose in our lives. In joyous times, poetry can warm our spirits, much like a fireplace in summer, while in difficult times, it can cool us down and provide solace, similar to a fan in winter, emphasizing poetry's role as a source of emotional balance and support throughout different seasons of our lives.
Themes
PoetryComfortEmotionsSeasonsArt
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a poetry reading event to illustrate the power of poetry in people's lives.
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