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On Portents If strange things happen where she is, So that…

“On Portents If strange things happen where she is, So that men say that graves open And the dead walk, or that futurity Becomes a womb and the unborn are shed, Such portents are not to be wondered at, Being tourbillions in Time made By the strong pulling of her bladed mind Through that…” quote by Robert Graves
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““On Portents If strange things happen where she is, So that men say that graves open And the dead walk, or that futurity Becomes a womb and the unborn are shed, Such portents are not to be wondered at, Being tourbillions in Time made By the strong pulling of her bladed mind Through that ever-reluctant element.””

Robert Graves

About This Quote

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

Strange events signal deeper forces; time and power intertwine, revealing hidden realities.

In simple terms: Portents reveal hidden forces.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to subtle signs.

Themes

mystery time power revelation destiny

Mood

enigmatic thought‑provoking

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • interpretive analysis
  • spiritual practice
  • historical study
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

symbolism mythology psychic insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal portents have you noticed?
  • How do myths shape perception of time?
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