Berries Quote by Hilda Doolittle
“The fallen hazel-nuts, Stripped late of their green sheaths, The grapes, red-purple, Their berries Dripping with wine, Pomegranates already broken, And shrunken fig, And quinces untouched, I bring thee as offering.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Offering" (published 1916)
The speaker presents a collection of fruit, each at different stages of ripeness, as a metaphor for life's varied experiences and offerings.
In simple terms: Fruit at different stages symbolize life's varied gifts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace all phases of life’s gifts.
Themes
nature
abundance
impermanence
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- culinary arts
- seasonal cooking
- rituals
- gift giving
Key Concepts
symbolism
offering
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each fruit represent to you?
- How do you honor incomplete or imperfect gifts?
A Different Perspective
The focus on decay may evoke melancholy.
