Cast up the heart flops over gasping 'Love' a foolish fish…
““Cast up the heart flops over gasping 'Love' a foolish fish which tries to draw its breath from flesh of air And no one there to hear its death among the sad bushes where the world rushes by in a blather of asphalt and delay””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "A Coney Island of the Mind", 1958
The poem juxtaposes frantic modern life with a yearning for authentic love, using vivid, chaotic imagery.
In simple terms: Modern chaos clashes with deep longing for love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love amidst chaos.
Themes
love
modernity
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
lyical
When to use this quote
- city commuting
- personal relationships
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
urban alienation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'foolish fish' symbolize?
- How does urban noise affect emotional connection?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure the intended message.