Bees Quote by Hilda Doolittle
“Until it seems the whole city will be covered with gold pollen shaken from the bell-towers, lilies plundered with the weight of massive bees . . .”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Bells, H.D., 1920
A vivid image of a city overwhelmed by gold pollen and massive bees, suggesting both beauty and danger of abundance.
In simple terms: City swarmed by gold pollen and huge bees.
Recognize when abundance becomes overwhelming.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- city festivals
- environmental warnings
- creative writing
- visual arts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the gold pollen symbolize for you?
- How can we balance beauty and risk in urban life?
The metaphor may romanticize ecological collapse.