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All round me are words, and words and words, They grow on…

“All round me are words, and words and words, They grow on me like leaves, they never Seem to stop their slow growing From within... But I tell my self, words Are a nuisance, beware of them, they Can be so many things, a Chasm where running feet must pause, to Look, a sea with paralyzing waves, A…” quote by Kamala Suraiyya Das
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““All round me are words, and words and words, They grow on me like leaves, they never Seem to stop their slow growing From within... But I tell my self, words Are a nuisance, beware of them, they Can be so many things, a Chasm where running feet must pause, to Look, a sea with paralyzing waves, A blast of burning air or, A knife most willing to cut your best Friend's throat... Words are a nuisance, but. They grow on me like leaves on a tree, They never seem to stop their coming, From a silence, somewhere deep within...””

Kamala Suraiyya Das

About This Quote

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

Words grow uncontrollably, becoming both a burden and a source of depth.

In simple terms: Words multiply and overwhelm.

Key Takeaway

Mindful speech matters.

Themes

language reflection silence words creativity

Mood

thoughtful melancholic

Type

reflective poetic

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • therapy
  • public speaking
  • creative work

Key Concepts

psychology literature communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to manage word overload?
  • When do words empower?
A Different Perspective

Words can also heal.

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