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“I cry. Evil dissolves, and love, like foam; that love. Prattle of children powers me home, my heart claps like the swan’s under a frenzy of who love me and who shine.” quote by John Berryman
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“I cry. Evil dissolves, and love, like foam; that love. Prattle of children powers me home, my heart claps like the swan’s under a frenzy of who love me and who shine.”

John Berryman

About This Quote

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

The speaker finds solace as love and innocence dissolve darkness, feeling uplifted by children's pure energy and emotional resonance.

In simple terms: Love and innocence lift the heart.

Key Takeaway

Seek comfort in simple, pure moments.

Themes

love innocence comfort

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grieving
  • parenting
  • creative writing
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

existentialism emotional catharsis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What simple moments bring you peace?
  • How does innocence influence your coping?
A Different Perspective

May idealize innocence, overlooking complex realities.

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