All the fruit is ripe, plunged in fire, cooked, And they…
““All the fruit is ripe, plunged in fire, cooked, And they have passed their test on earth, and one law is this: That everything curls inward, like snakes, Prophetic, dreaming on The hills of heaven. And many things Have to stay on the shoulders like a load of failure. However the roads Are bad. For the chained elements, Like horses, are going off to the side, And the old Laws of the earth. And a longing For disintegration constantly comes. Many things however Have to stay on the shoulders. Steadiness is essential. Forwards, however, or backwards we will Not look. Let us learn to live swaying As in a rocking boat on the sea.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life’s trials are likened to fire‑cooked fruit, urging resilience and acceptance of burdens while moving forward.
In simple terms: Endure hardships like fruit cooked in fire.
Key Takeaway
Accept burdens and keep progressing.
Themes
resilience
burden
acceptance
Mood
somber
determined
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
metaphor
existential struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- What “burdens” do you carry?
- How can you transform them into strength?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on burden may lead to fatalism.