Arbole, Arbole . . ." Tree, tree dry and green. The girl…
““Arbole, Arbole . . ." Tree, tree dry and green. The girl with the pretty face is out picking olives. The wind, playboy of towers, grabs her around the waist. Four riders passed by on Andalusian ponies, with blue and green jackets and big, dark capes. “Come to Cordoba, muchacha.” The girl won’t listen to them. Three young bullfighters passed, slender in the waist, with jackets the color of oranges and swords of ancient silver. “Come to Sevilla, muchacha.” The girl won’t listen to them. When the afternoon had turned dark brown, with scattered light, a young man passed by, wearing roses and myrtle of the moon. “Come to Granada, muchacha.” And the girl won’t listen to him. The girl with the pretty face keeps on picking olives with the grey arm of the wind wrapped around her waist. Tree, tree dry and green.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A young woman resists seductive offers from various locales, staying focused on her simple task despite alluring distractions.
In simple terms: She ignores tempting invitations, continuing her work.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to your purpose despite temptations.
Themes
focus
temptation
resilience
cultural identity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- olive harvesting
- travel offers
- romantic advances
- cultural festivals
Key Concepts
Spanish poetry
symbolism
courtship
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wind symbolize?
- How does staying with work reflect personal integrity?
A Different Perspective
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