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.”
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.
Observe how nature reflects human emotions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- creative writing
- environmental education
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the forest symbolize for you?
- How do love and shame coexist in nature?
Interpretation may vary widely among readers.