Children Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
““Here, Earth-born, over the lilt of the water, Lisping its music and bearing a burden of light, Bosoming day as a laughing and radiant daughter… Here we may whisper unheard, unafraid of the night. Walking alone…was it splendor, or what, we were bound with? Deep in the time when summer lets down her hair? Shadows we loved and the patterns they covered the ground with Tapestries, mystical, faint in the breathless air.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verse attributed to Fitzgerald, early 20th century literature
A lyrical meditation on nature’s beauty, fleeting moments, and the quiet courage found in solitude and wonder.
In simple terms: Nature’s beauty and quiet courage in solitude.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude and notice fleeting beauty.
Themes
nature
solitude
beauty
reflection
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- walking in nature
- nighttime contemplation
- creative writing
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
poetry
transcendence
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “light burden” symbolize?
- How can solitude inspire creativity?
A Different Perspective
The abstract language may obscure concrete meaning for some readers.
