Broken Quote by Anonymous
“All things uncomely and broken, all things worn out and old, The cry of a child by the roadway, the creak of a lumbering cart, The heavy steps of the ploughman, splashing the wintry mould, Are wronging your image thatblossoms a rose in the deeps of my heart.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely 19th‑century folk verse
The speaker juxtaposes harsh, worn‑out images with a tender inner feeling, suggesting that external decay contrasts with an inner blossoming love
In simple terms: Harshness surrounds a gentle heart
Key Takeaway
Notice the contrast between decay and inner beauty
Themes
contrast
beauty
inner life
perception
resilience
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
lyematic
When to use this quote
- rural life
- personal reflection
- artistic description
Key Concepts
symbolism
emotional duality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “rose” symbolize for you?
- How do you reconcile harsh surroundings with inner love?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize suffering without addressing its causes
