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“This bread I break was once the oat, This wine upon a foreign tree Plunged in its fruit; Man in the day or wind at night Laid the crops low, broke the grape's joy.” quote by Dylan Thomas
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“This bread I break was once the oat, This wine upon a foreign tree Plunged in its fruit; Man in the day or wind at night Laid the crops low, broke the grape's joy.”

Dylan Thomas

About This Quote

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

Nature’s cycles reflect human experiences of growth and loss.

In simple terms: Nature mirrors life’s ups and downs.

Key Takeaway

Observe natural patterns for insight.

Themes

nature growth loss

Mood

poetic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • farming
  • seasonal change
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

metaphor cycle

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal meaning do you find in these images?
  • How does nature’s rhythm affect your emotions?
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