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Bird Quote by Lucille Clifton

“We need new words for what this is, this hunger entering our loneliness like birds, stunning our eyes into rays of hope. we need the flutter that can save us, something that will swirl across the face of what we have become and bring us grace.” quote by Lucille Clifton
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“We need new words for what this is, this hunger entering our loneliness like birds, stunning our eyes into rays of hope. we need the flutter that can save us, something that will swirl across the face of what we have become and bring us grace.”

Lucille Clifton

About This Quote

The poet calls for new language to describe a profound, hopeful hunger that emerges from loneliness, seeking transformative grace.

In simple terms: New words can capture hopeful yearning.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate expressive language.

Themes

loneliness hope transformation

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • therapy
  • community building
  • artistic collaboration

Key Concepts

linguistic innovation emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can language reshape our experience of loneliness?
  • What symbols best convey hope?
A Different Perspective

Finding the right words can be challenging.

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