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“Cast up the heart flops over gasping 'Love' a foolish fish which tries to draw its breath from flesh of air And no one there to hear its death among the sad bushes where the world rushes by in a blather of asphalt and delay” quote by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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““Cast up the heart flops over gasping 'Love' a foolish fish which tries to draw its breath from flesh of air And no one there to hear its death among the sad bushes where the world rushes by in a blather of asphalt and delay””

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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 juxtaposes frantic modern life with a yearning for authentic love, using vivid, chaotic imagery.

In simple terms: Modern chaos clashes with deep longing for love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love amidst chaos.

Themes

love modernity loneliness

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic lyical

When to use this quote

  • city commuting
  • personal relationships
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

existentialism urban alienation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the 'foolish fish' symbolize?
  • How does urban noise affect emotional connection?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure the intended message.

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