These I have loved: Pork with apple sauce; tea in a heavy…
““These I have loved: Pork with apple sauce; tea in a heavy mug; The smell of new books, and musty ones; A girl with red coils for curls --Her scream--Her smile; The slap of a blonde dog's tongue Against my face; and an old face--Nana's; A broken fence--a secret pathway between two houses; The sinking into a familiar bed; Sheets white and crispy clean; The return of a woman in a green coat-- Imperfect and human; The sound of poetry; And of pencil lead scuffing the page as I write; Made-up stores; and Truth. These I have loved.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker lists beloved simple moments, showing love lives in everyday details.
In simple terms: Love is found in small, ordinary experiences.
Key Takeaway
Notice and cherish daily joys.
Themes
love
memory
mundane beauty
nostalgia
creativity
Mood
gentle
nostalgic
inspirational
Type
poetic
personal
When to use this quote
- reading
- journaling
- mindfulness practice
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
sensory detail
poetic enumeration
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- Which everyday detail brings you joy?
- How can you incorporate this awareness into daily life?
A Different Perspective
Love can be overlooked when focusing on grand narratives.