Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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Poetry is the synthesis of hyacinths and biscuits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that poetry combines both beauty and the ordinary in a unique way.
Carl Sandburg's quote highlights the essence of poetry as an artistic form that blends the exquisite beauty represented by 'hyacinths' with the commonplace nature of 'biscuits.' This synthesis underscores the idea that poetry can elevate the mundane to a significant level of beauty and depth, bridging the gap between art and everyday life.
Themes
PoetryArtBeautyOrdinarySynthesis
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of creativity in education.
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