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Meek-eyed parents hasten down the ramps To greet their…

“Meek-eyed parents hasten down the ramps To greet their offspring, terrible from camps.” quote by Phyllis McGinley
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“Meek-eyed parents hasten down the ramps To greet their offspring, terrible from camps.”

Phyllis McGinley

About This Quote

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

Parents eagerly welcome children returning from hardship, showing love despite fear.

In simple terms: Parents welcome returning children.

Key Takeaway

Embrace reunions with love.

Themes

family war reunion

Mood

hopeful empathetic

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • post‑war families
  • refugee returns
  • parental support

Key Concepts

sociology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you greet loved ones after separation?
  • What fears arise in reunions?
A Different Perspective

Reunions can be emotionally complex.

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