The Armful For every parcel I stoop down to seize I lose…
“The Armful For every parcel I stoop down to seize I lose some other off my arms and knees, And the whole pile is slipping, bottles, buns, Extremes too hard to comprehend at. once Yet nothing I should care to leave behind. With all I have to hold with hand and mind And heart, if need be, I will do my best. To keep their building balanced at my breast. I crouch down to prevent them as they fall; Then sit down in the middle of them all. I had to drop the armful in the road And try to stack them in a better load.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Attempting to hold too much leads to loss and imbalance; letting go can restore order.
In simple terms: Holding too much causes chaos; release to balance.
Key Takeaway
Let go of excess to regain stability.
Themes
balance
responsibility
overload
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workload management
- personal organization
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you safely release?
- How does letting go affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
The poem assumes all burdens are equal, ignoring differing values.