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Dream Quote by Algernon Blackwood

“She had dreamed that she lay beneath a spreading tree somewhere, a tree that whispered with ten thousand soft lips of green; and the dream continued for a moment even after waking.” quote by Algernon Blackwood
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““She had dreamed that she lay beneath a spreading tree somewhere, a tree that whispered with ten thousand soft lips of green; and the dream continued for a moment even after waking.””

Algernon Blackwood

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Willows by Algernon Blackwood, 1907

A dream of lying beneath a whispering tree, feeling the gentle, countless soft touches of leaves, lingering after waking.

In simple terms: Dream of a tree that whispers and stays with you after waking.

Key Takeaway

Notice how nature can linger in consciousness.

Themes

nature dreams tranquility whispers green

Mood

calm dreamlike contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational poetic

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • nature walks
  • creative inspiration
  • sleep studies

Key Concepts

symbolism sensory immersion post‑wake reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the tree symbolize for you?
  • How do you carry dream sensations into waking life?
A Different Perspective

Dreams can be fleeting and may not reflect reality.

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