Body Quote by May Swenson
““Body my house my horse my hound What will I do when you are fallen Where will I sleep How will I ride What will I hunt Where can I go without my mount all eager and quick How will I know in thicket ahead is danger or treasure When Body my good bright dog is dead How will it be to lie in the sky without roof or door and wind for an eye with cloud for a shift how will I hide?””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Body My House” (unknown collection), 1970s
The poem uses a series of rhetorical questions to explore loss, dependence, and the uncertainty of life without familiar supports.
In simple terms: It ponders life after losing trusted companions.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on what you rely on and its impermanence.
Themes
loss
dependence
uncertainty
existentialism
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
rhetorical questioning
imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What supports do you take for granted?
- How do you cope with sudden loss?
A Different Perspective
May not provide concrete solutions.
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