And at least in poetry you should feel free to lie. That is, not to lie, but to imagine what you want, to follow the direction of the poem.
Mark StrandRead
From the shadow of domes in the city of domes,_x000D_ A snowflake, a blizzard of one, weightless, entered your room_x000D_ And made its way to the arm of the chair where you, looking up_x000D_ From your book, saw it the moment it landed. That's all_x000D_ There was to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the beauty of a simple moment in life, highlighting the delicate and ephemeral nature of a snowflake.
In this quote, Mark Strand portrays a serene and intimate moment where a single snowflake enters a room, capturing the attention of a reader immersed in a book. This imagery evokes a sense of wonder and appreciation for the small, fleeting experiences that can unexpectedly interrupt our daily lives, prompting us to pause and engage with the world around us. It emphasizes the grace and beauty that can be found in simplicity and the importance of being present in the moment.
Themes
SnowflakeBeautyMomentLifeSimplicity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a poetry reading to illustrate the beauty of small moments.
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Even this late it happens the coming of love, the coming of light. You wake and the candles are lit as if by themselves, stars gather, dreams pour into your pillows, sending up warm bouquets of air. Even this late the bones of the body shine and tomorrow’s dust flares into breath.
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