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Nostalgia Quote by Basim Furat

“I burn the clouds, Knowing that remembrance has thorny flasks. I plough the sky by sea, Knowing that tears are bluer than my joy. I watch my follies in fancy, hoping that sparrows inherit my maze, And listen to those who rouse war from its nap. I see my blood trundled at the borders, I plead to…” quote by Basim Furat
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““I burn the clouds, Knowing that remembrance has thorny flasks. I plough the sky by sea, Knowing that tears are bluer than my joy. I watch my follies in fancy, hoping that sparrows inherit my maze, And listen to those who rouse war from its nap. I see my blood trundled at the borders, I plead to words to gather it on the page.””

Basim Furat

About This Quote

The poem blends vivid, surreal imagery to explore inner turmoil, memory, and the struggle to translate emotional chaos into words.

In simple terms: Inner conflict expressed through striking images.

Key Takeaway

Channel emotions into creative expression.

Themes

creativity conflict memory

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

poetic artistic

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • artistic creation
  • emotional processing

Key Concepts

surrealism self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal emotions does this evoke?
  • How does imagery help you process feelings?
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