Poetry Quote by Gilbert Adair
““And my Black bird, still not quitting, still is sitting, still is sitting On that pallid bust -- still flitting through my dolorous domain; But it cannot stop from gazing for it truly finds amazing That, by artful paraphrasing, I such rhyming can sustain-- Notwithstanding my lost symbol I such rhyming still sustain-- Though I shan't try it again!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Black Bird, unknown source, poem
A persistent, melancholic bird symbolizes creative struggle and the sustaining power of rhyme despite loss.
In simple terms: Creative struggle persists through art.
Key Takeaway
Embrace artistic perseverance.
Themes
creativity
perseverance
loss
artistic expression
Mood
melancholic
determined
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- overcoming creative block
- expressing grief
- maintaining inspiration
Key Concepts
symbolism
poetic resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rhyme help you process sorrow?
- What symbols sustain your creative drive?
A Different Perspective
Art may not fully heal personal loss.
