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Bless Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier

“Rap, rap! upon the well-worn stone, How falls the polished hammer! Rap, rap! the measured sound has grown A quick and merry clamor. Now shape the sole! now deftly curl The glassy vamp around it, And bless the while the bright-eyed girl Whose gentle fingers bound it!” quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
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“Rap, rap! upon the well-worn stone, How falls the polished hammer! Rap, rap! the measured sound has grown A quick and merry clamor. Now shape the sole! now deftly curl The glassy vamp around it, And bless the while the bright-eyed girl Whose gentle fingers bound it!”

John Greenleaf Whittier

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Glassy Vamp” (hypothetical title)??

The poem celebrates the rhythmic, lively sound of hammering, shaping glass with vigor and blessing.

In simple terms: Poetic description of energetic hammering shaping glass.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the joy and craftsmanship in creative work.

Themes

art craftsmanship rhythm

Mood

inspirational poetic

Type

literary creative

When to use this quote

  • artistic workshops
  • creative writing
  • craftsmanship training

Key Concepts

creative process joyful labor artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the hammer symbolize for you?
  • How does rhythm influence your work?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be obscure to modern readers.

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