Bird Quote by Dorothy Parker
“Little Words When you are gone, there is nor bloom nor leaf, Nor singing sea at night, nor silver birds; And I can only stare, and shape my grief In little words. I cannot conjure loveliness, to drown The bitter woe that racks my cords apart. The weary pen that sets my sorrow down Feeds at my heart. There is no mercy in the shifting year, No beauty wraps me tenderly about. I turn to little words- so you, my dear, Can spell them out.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Little Words" by Dorothy Parker, 1930
The poet laments that brief language cannot fully capture deep grief, yet she still turns to simple words to express sorrow.
In simple terms: Small words can’t hold deep sorrow, but we try.
Key Takeaway
Use simple words to face pain.
Themes
grief
expression
limitations
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- writing a
- personal loss
- therapy
- journaling
- memorials
Key Concepts
language
emotional honesty
artistic struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find comfort in writing?
- How do you choose words for pain?
A Different Perspective
Even simple words may fall short of the depth of feeling.
