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“we that were wood when that wide wood was in a physical Universe playing with words bark be my limbs my hair be leaf Bride be my bow my lyre my quiver” quote by Susan Howe
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““we that were wood when that wide wood was in a physical Universe playing with words bark be my limbs my hair be leaf Bride be my bow my lyre my quiver ””

Susan Howe

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 blends natural imagery with self‑identity, suggesting the speaker’s body and language are intertwined with the forest and its elements.

In simple terms: Nature and language merge in the speaker’s identity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how language shapes self‑perception.

Themes

identity nature language poetry

Mood

contemplative lyic

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • personal reflection
  • environmental education

Key Concepts

metaphor interconnectedness self‑construction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the forest imagery affect your sense of self?
  • In what ways does language act as a limb?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure concrete meaning for some readers.

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