Chewing gum Quote by Kimberly Greene Angle
““Cedar The cedar tree smells like the first crisp bite of spearmint chewing gum, refreshing, yet almost like medicine in its bitter. This tree is surely as ancient as Ecclesiastes-- that's a book in the Old Testament that I haven't read much of, but it sounds like cedar smells. The scent of cedar holds a perpetual hush, whispering, "Hush-hush-still-stay." And then the cedar says, "Rush-rush-be-on-your-way, for I have seen children of earth come and go and soldiers live and die, and I hold them softly in my green-black shade." And so I will leave the cedar to return to its refrain and to remain the green a-men of the forest.””
About This Quote
Source Creative Writing: Poetic prose on cedar symbolism
The cedar is described with sensory detail, linking its ancient presence to spiritual whispers and life cycles, evoking reverence for nature.
In simple terms: Cedar symbolizes timeless wisdom and gentle guidance.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate nature’s quiet teachings.
Themes
nature
spirituality
time
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
environmental
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- forest walks
- meditation
- writing prompts
Key Concepts
Symbolism
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cedar’s scent affect your mood?
- What personal meanings do you assign to trees?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may differ; metaphor can be obscure.
