Amazement Quote by Jacob Nordby
““Hello," Life says, "Remember me? We started out together here When you were just a bundle Of innocent amazement. Remember how you saw the world With nothing but wonder? We were such rowdy playmates then. We painted on the sky with clouds And made magic out of Clothespins and peanut butter. Remember, can you, how I became stained and heavy With trouble? Not safe now. Lots of no. They dressed me in painful clothes And made you wear them, too. You don't recognize me, do you But I've never abandoned you Or lost my wild, happy desire To show you Play with you Kiss you Hide and seek down twisty paths And always discover more. Want to run away with me again? Shall we elope without ever leaving Because that's possible, you know. I've never been anywhere but here Waiting for you To remember.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, by Jacob Nordby, 2023
Life is personified, reflecting on childhood wonder and later burdens, urging us to reconnect with innate curiosity despite hardships.
In simple terms: Life reminds us of early wonder and later pain, urging reconnection.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity, despite challenges.
Themes
wonder
growth
resilience
play
memory
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
poetic
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- childhood play
- adult stress
- creative imagination
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
personification
nostalgia
dualism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you rekindle childlike wonder?
- What burdens prevent you from playing?
A Different Perspective
Life’s burdens can obscure joy, making reconnection hard.
