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“My love thoughts these days Come thick like the summer grass Which soon as cut and raked Grows” quote by Gary Snyder
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““My love thoughts these days Come thick like the summer grass Which soon as cut and raked Grows””

Gary Snyder

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 1970s

The poet compares love thoughts to summer grass that grows thick, then is cut and raked, implying love is abundant yet fleeting.

In simple terms: Love thoughts are like grass: abundant, then cut.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate love's fleeting nature.

Themes

love nature impermanence poetry growth

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • creative writing
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

metaphor transience beauty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you cherish moments of love before they fade?
  • How does nature mirror emotional experiences?
A Different Perspective

Love can be overwhelming and brief.

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