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Geisha Quote by A. A. Attanasio

“trees [-] Inside their wooden samurai armor they are geisha beauties, each one a ‘person-of-the-arts,’ limbs dancing, arranging flowers, carrying the wind’s music, the calligraphy of their roots pure poetry, rhyming earth and berth.” quote by A. A. Attanasio
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““trees [-] Inside their wooden samurai armor they are geisha beauties, each one a ‘person-of-the-arts,’ limbs dancing, arranging flowers, carrying the wind’s music, the calligraphy of their roots pure poetry, rhyming earth and berth.””

A. A. Attanasio

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Source Poem (unknown source)

Trees are likened to samurai‑clad geisha, embodying artistry, nature, and poetic beauty.

In simple terms: Trees are poetic warriors of nature.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate nature’s artistry.

Themes

nature art poetry beauty personification

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

Geisha:1 Music:0 Nature:1 Poetry:1 Samurai:0 Tree:1 Trees:0 Geisha Beauties:0 Wooden Samurai:0 Armor Geisha:0

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • landscape design
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

literature environmentalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions do trees evoke for you?
  • How does personifying nature affect perception?
A Different Perspective

Metaphor may obscure literal meaning.

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