Love Quote by Anonymous
“When, like a running grave, time tracks you down, Your calm and cuddled is a scythe of hairs, Love in her gear is slowly through the house, Up naked stairs, a turtle in a hearse, Hauled to the dome.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Contemporary free verse, published online 2021
A surreal meditation on time, love, and mortality, using vivid, disjointed imagery to evoke emotional turbulence.
In simple terms: Surreal images explore time and love.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how time shapes emotions.
Themes
surrealism
time
love
mortality
Mood
enigmatic
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art therapy
- meditative reading
Key Concepts
abstract imagery
emotional turbulence
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the imagery evoke?
- How does the poem’s structure affect your perception?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may be opaque for some readers.
