Bitter truth Quote by Federico Garcia Lorca
““A light which lives on what the flames devour, a grey landscape surrounding me with scorch, a crucifixion by a single wound, a sky and earth that darken by each hour, a sob of blood whose red ribbon adorns a lyre without a pulse, and oils the torch, a tide which stuns and strands me on the reef, a scorpion scrambling, stinging in my chest-- this is the wreath of love, this bed of thorns is where I dream of you stealing my rest, haunting these sunken ribs cargoed with grief. I sought the peak of prudence, but I found the hemlock-brimming valley of your heart, and my own thirst for bitter truth and art. - Stigmata of Love ””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Stigmata of Love, 1930s
A vivid, metaphorical lament describing love as both torment and salvation, using stark imagery of pain and devotion.
In simple terms: Love is painful yet beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s complexity.
Themes
love
pain
devotion
metaphor
artistic expression
Mood
melancholic
intense
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
artistic
When to use this quote
- relationships
- creative writing
- emotional healing
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
romanticism
symbolism
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “wreath of love” symbolize?
- How can pain deepen artistic expression?
A Different Perspective
The intense darkness may overwhelm some readers, limiting accessibility.
