Circles Quote by A. R. Ammons
“The white sun like a moth on a string circles the southpole.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The White Sun” in *The Light Around the Body*, 1970
The image likens a distant sun to a fragile moth, suggesting the delicate, fleeting nature of distant phenomena.
In simple terms: A distant sun feels fragile and fleeting.
Appreciate the fragility of distant things.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- astronomy observation
- poetry analysis
- contemplation
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the metaphor shape your view of distant objects?
- What emotions does this imagery evoke?
The metaphor may obscure scientific reality.