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Out of my deeper heart a bird rose and flew skywards…

“Out of my deeper heart a bird rose and flew skywards. Higher and higher did it rise, yet larger and larger did it grow. At first it was but like a swallow, then a lark, then an eagle, then as vast as a spring cloud, and then it filled the starry heavens. Out of my heart a bird flew skywards. And…” quote by Khalil Gibran
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“Out of my deeper heart a bird rose and flew skywards. Higher and higher did it rise, yet larger and larger did it grow. At first it was but like a swallow, then a lark, then an eagle, then as vast as a spring cloud, and then it filled the starry heavens. Out of my heart a bird flew skywards. And it waxed larger as it flew. Yet it left not my heart.”

Khalil Gibran

About This Quote

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

The poem describes the soul’s expansion, likening it to a bird that grows and ascends while remaining connected to the heart.

In simple terms: The soul expands like a bird, rising higher yet staying rooted.

Key Takeaway

Embrace growth without losing your core.

Themes

spirituality growth connection

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal development
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

metaphor transcendence inner journey

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you grow while staying true to yourself?
  • What does the bird symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overlook the pain of loss when change feels like departure.

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