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Pain has been and grief enough and bitterness and crying…

“Pain has been and grief enough and bitterness and crying, Sharp ways and stony ways I think it was she trod; But all there is to see now is a white bird flying, Whose blood-stained wings go circling high—circling up to God!” quote by Margaret Widdemer
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““Pain has been and grief enough and bitterness and crying, Sharp ways and stony ways I think it was she trod; But all there is to see now is a white bird flying, Whose blood-stained wings go circling high—circling up to God!””

Margaret Widdemer

About This Quote

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

After suffering, hope appears as a pure, soaring symbol, moving toward the divine.

In simple terms: Hope rises after pain.

Key Takeaway

Seek hope and spiritual uplift after hardship.

Themes

suffering hope spirituality

Mood

hopeful uplifting

Type

inspirational poetic

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • recovery programs
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture hope in dark times?
  • What symbols bring you comfort?
A Different Perspective

Hope may feel distant during deep grief.

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