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Angel Quote by Emily Dickinson

“I HIDE myself within my flower That wearing on your breast, You, unsuspecting, wear me too— And angels know the rest. I hide myself within my flower, That, fading from your vase, You, unsuspecting, feel for me Almost a loneliness...” quote by Emily Dickinson
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“I HIDE myself within my flower That wearing on your breast, You, unsuspecting, wear me too— And angels know the rest. I hide myself within my flower, That, fading from your vase, You, unsuspecting, feel for me Almost a loneliness...”

Emily Dickinson

About This Quote

Source Poem: “I hide myself within my flower” published 1862 in Poems by Emily Dickinson

Self‑concealment within beauty, longing, and unseen connection.

In simple terms: Hide within beauty, feel lonely.

Key Takeaway

Embrace hidden depths.

Themes

love loneliness beauty

Mood

melancholic introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • garden symbolism
  • personal introspection
  • artistic expression
  • spiritual communion

Key Concepts

self‑identity metaphor spiritual longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What part of yourself do you hide?
  • How does beauty reveal inner longing?
A Different Perspective

Hidden feelings may remain unexpressed.

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