Mirror Quote by Michael Burkard
““There, by that water which is also beyond, two black wings turn in their mirror, the mirror the tree makes above them, and then break with the incomplete torture of the shade descending.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Mirror of Water” (published 2015)
A surreal image of black wings reflected in water and a tree, shattered by an incomplete, descending shade, suggesting fragile beauty and hidden turmoil.
In simple terms: Black wings reflected in water break under a strange shade.
Key Takeaway
Notice how fragile beauty can be shattered.
Themes
surrealism
reflection
fragility
nature
shadow
Mood
mysterious
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
abstract
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative writing
- mindfulness
- environmental observation
- psychological introspection
Key Concepts
metaphor
perception
transience
duality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the broken reflection symbolize for you?
- How does the descending shade affect the scene?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation may vary wildly, limiting shared understanding.
![“Either a peaceful old age awaits me, or death flies round me with black wings. [Lat., Seu me tranquilla senectus Exspectat, seu mors atris circumvolat alis.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/06f/horace-172_age_either-a-peaceful-old-age-awaits-me-or-d_965264.jpg)
