Apples Quote by Gerard Woodward
“This / is the use of trampolines / I will remember, the broken sunlight / Coming through the trees in a strange / Land, and lighting up my rising / And falling children, and their friends, / And the apples falling, / The new trees rising.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Trampolines” by Gerard Woodward, 2010
The poem uses trampolines as metaphor for life's ups and downs, highlighting resilience amid change.
In simple terms: Life has highs and lows, like bouncing on a trampoline.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and keep bouncing.
Themes
resilience
change
nature
childhood
growth
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- childhood play
- personal growth
- nature observation
- mental health coping
Key Concepts
metaphor
imagery
nature symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find stability during life's ups and downs?
- What “trampoline” moments have lifted you?
A Different Perspective
Metaphor may be too abstract for some readers.
