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This / is the use of trampolines / I will remember, the…

“This / is the use of trampolines / I will remember, the broken sunlight / Coming through the trees in a strange / Land, and lighting up my rising / And falling children, and their friends, / And the apples falling, / The new trees rising.” quote by Gerard Woodward
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“This / is the use of trampolines / I will remember, the broken sunlight / Coming through the trees in a strange / Land, and lighting up my rising / And falling children, and their friends, / And the apples falling, / The new trees rising.”

Gerard Woodward

About This Quote

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

A poetic scene of children playing among trees, with trampled fruit and rising growth, evokes memory and wonder.

In simple terms: Children play under trees; apples fall; new growth rises.

Key Takeaway

Cherish simple moments in nature.

Themes

nature childhood growth memory poetry

Mood

nostalgic tranquil inspired

Type

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When to use this quote

  • playgrounds
  • family outings
  • nature walks
  • creative writing
  • mindful observation

Key Concepts

imagery sensory detail life cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What memory does this scene trigger for you?
  • How does the contrast of falling and rising affect your mood?
A Different Perspective

May be overly abstract for practical use.

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