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Into the woods, my Master went, Clean forspent, forspent…

“Into the woods, my Master went, Clean forspent, forspent, Into the woods my Master came, Forspent with love and shame. But the olives they were not blind to Him, The little gray leaves were kind to Him: The thorn-tree had a mind to Him, When into the woods He came.” quote by Sidney Lanier
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“Into the woods, my Master went, Clean forspent, forspent, Into the woods my Master came, Forspent with love and shame. But the olives they were not blind to Him, The little gray leaves were kind to Him: The thorn-tree had a mind to Him, When into the woods He came.”

Sidney Lanier

About This Quote

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

The poem describes a master entering a forest, confronting nature’s indifferent yet kind elements, blending love and shame.

In simple terms: A master walks into a forest, meeting indifferent yet kind nature.

Key Takeaway

Observe how nature reflects human emotions.

Themes

nature spirituality reflection duality

Mood

contemplative poetic melancholic

Type

literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • creative writing
  • environmental education
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

symbolism nature-human relationship emotional contrast

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the forest symbolize for you?
  • How do love and shame coexist in nature?
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