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Exist Quote by Alexia Purdy

“Questions What if green were really yellow, And red really white? Would the sky be blue today, And black still tonight? What if rain were not rain, And snow not really snow? Would the seasons still be there, And would the wind still blow? What if trees were called birds, And grass really sand?…” quote by Alexia Purdy
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““Questions What if green were really yellow, And red really white? Would the sky be blue today, And black still tonight? What if rain were not rain, And snow not really snow? Would the seasons still be there, And would the wind still blow? What if trees were called birds, And grass really sand? Would everything still be the same, All across the land? What if words did not exist, And books, also gone? Would anyone be writing now, Where letters don’t belong? What if you did not exist, And were no longer here? I would be sad indeed, And shed for you a tear. What if it is not that way, And will never be? Will earth stay the way it is, For all eternity?””

Alexia Purdy

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 2023, author‑written

The poem imagines a world where fundamental colors, seasons, and concepts are altered, prompting reflection on existence and meaning.

In simple terms: Imagining a world turned upside down to question reality.

Key Takeaway

Consider how change shapes identity.

Themes

imagination existence identity perception change

Mood

contemplative melancholy

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • philosophical discussion
  • personal reflection
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor absurdism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines reality for you?
  • How would you respond to profound change?
A Different Perspective

The whimsical tone may overlook the emotional depth of loss.

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