Baby Quote by Lewis Nordan
“In my mind, I gave the woman gifts. I gave her a candle stub. I gave her a box of wooden kitchen matches. I gave her a cake of Lifebuoy soap. I gave her a ceilingful of glow-in-the-dark planets. I gave her a bald baby doll. I gave her a ripe fig, sweet as new wood, and a milkdrop from its stem. I gave her a peppermint puff. I gave her a bouquet of four roses. I gave her fat earthworms for her grave. I gave her a fish from Roebuck Lake, a vial of my sweat for it to swim in.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Gift” by Lewis Nordan, 1995
The narrator offers symbolic gifts representing love, memory, and mortality.
In simple terms: Gifts convey deep emotions and connections.
Key Takeaway
Use symbols to express complex feelings.
Themes
love
memory
mortality
Mood
poignant
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- grief
- rituals
- personal storytelling
Key Concepts
symbolism
gift-giving
Questions to Reflect On
- What does each gift represent?
- How do symbols affect communication?
A Different Perspective
Symbols may be misinterpreted or obscure.
