Candle Quote by Edith Sitwell
“Tall windows show Infinity; And, hard reality, The candles weep and pry and dance Like lives mocked at by Chance. The rooms are vast as Sleep within; When once I ventured in, Chill Silence, like a surging sea, Slowly enveloped me.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "The Rooms" from The Canticle of the Sun, 1930
She uses vivid imagery to contrast infinite space with fragile human experience, evoking awe and melancholy.
In simple terms: Infinity and reality clash, creating a haunting, beautiful scene.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both wonder and the harshness of life.
Themes
art
existence
beauty
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
contemplative
When to use this quote
- reading poetry
- contemplating nature
- writing reflective prose
Key Concepts
imagery
contrast
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the poem make you feel about eternity?
- What personal moments echo this contrast?
A Different Perspective
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