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I burn the clouds, Knowing that remembrance has thorny…

“I burn the clouds, Knowing that remembrance has thorny flasks. I plough the sky by sea, Knowing that tears are bluer than my joy. I watch my follies in fancy, hoping that sparrows inherit my maze, And listen to those who rouse war from its nap. I see my blood trundled at the borders, I plead to…” quote by Basim Furat
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““I burn the clouds, Knowing that remembrance has thorny flasks. I plough the sky by sea, Knowing that tears are bluer than my joy. I watch my follies in fancy, hoping that sparrows inherit my maze, And listen to those who rouse war from its nap. I see my blood trundled at the borders, I plead to words to gather it on the page.””

Basim Furat

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The poem reflects on memory, struggle, and the desire for meaning amidst chaos.

In simple terms: Life is a mix of memory, pain, and hope.

Key Takeaway

Seek meaning in hardship.

Themes

memory war poetry struggle

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • writing
  • conflict resolution
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

metaphor existentialism creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sky symbolize for you?
  • How do personal memories shape your worldview?
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