I saw with open eyes/ Singing birds sweet/ Sold in the…
“I saw with open eyes/ Singing birds sweet/ Sold in the shops/ For the people to eat,/ Sold in the shops of/ Stupidity Street.// I saw in a vision/ The worm in the wheat,/ And in the shops nothing/ For people to eat;/ Nothing for sale in/ Stupidity Street.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet sees a market where only stupidity is sold, leaving no nourishment for people.
In simple terms: Only foolishness is offered, no real food.
Key Takeaway
Seek truth over folly.
Themes
society
consumerism
folly
Mood
critical
ironic
thought‑provoking
Type
poetic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- education systems
Key Concepts
critical theory
satire
Questions to Reflect On
- What “stupidity” do you see daily?
- How can we promote genuine knowledge?
A Different Perspective
The poem may exaggerate to provoke thought.