Tongue Quote by Natasha Trethewey
““Goodbye is the waving map of your palm, is a stone on my tongue.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2005
A poetic metaphor linking farewell to a map on a palm and a stone on the tongue, suggesting lingering memory and unsaid words.
In simple terms: Goodbyes leave lasting, unspoken impressions.
Key Takeaway
Speak your truth before parting.
Themes
farewell
memory
silence
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- communication
- emotional closure
Key Concepts
metaphor
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What words remain unspoken in your goodbyes?
- How does silence shape memory?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize silence over honest dialogue.
