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Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing…

“Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing there; From joy the holy branches start, And all the trembling flowers they bear. The changing colours of its fruit Have dowered the stars with metry light; The surety of its hidden root Has planted quiet in the night; The shaking of its…” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Beloved, gaze in thine own heart, The holy tree is growing there; From joy the holy branches start, And all the trembling flowers they bear. The changing colours of its fruit Have dowered the stars with metry light; The surety of its hidden root Has planted quiet in the night; The shaking of its leafy head Has given the waves their melody, And made my lips and music wed, Murmuring a wizard song for thee.”

William Butler Yeats

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 likens the heart to a sacred tree that bears joyful, luminous fruit, bringing peace and music to the world.

In simple terms: The heart is a holy tree that yields joy and calm.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner peace and creative expression.

Themes

spirituality creativity inner peace

Mood

tranquil inspired

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • artistic creation
  • personal reflection
  • healing practices

Key Concepts

symbolism nature music metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture your inner tree while engaging with the world?
  • What “fruit” does your heart currently produce?
A Different Perspective

Focusing solely on inner harmony may neglect external responsibilities.

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