Burn Quote by Nelson Algren
““When I burn please bury me deep Somewhere on West Division Street Put a bottle beneat' my head 'n a bottle beneat' my feet””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished lyric, 1955
A plea for burial in a specific place, reflecting despair and a desire for anonymity.
In simple terms: Want to be buried in a particular spot.
Key Takeaway
Express personal longing in art.
Themes
despair
place
identity
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- personal journals
- art installations
- memorial design
Key Concepts
poetry
urban loneliness
self expression
Questions to Reflect On
- Why choose that street?
- What does the bottle symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The cryptic language may obscure the emotional depth.
