Cherries Quote by Paul Fort
““Pan and the Cherries I RECOGNIZED him by his skips and hops, And by his hair I knew that he was Pan. Through sunny avenues he ran, And leapt for cherries to the red tree-tops. Upon his fleece were pearling water drops Like little silver stars. How pure he was! And this was when my spring was arched with blue. Now, seeing a cherry of a smoother gloss, He seized it, and bit the kernel from the pulp. I watched him with great joy ... I came anigh ... He spat the kernel straight into my eye. I ran to kill Pan with my knife! He stretched his arm out, swirled-- And the whole earth whirled! Let us adore Pan, god of all the world!””
About This Quote
Celebrates the mythic god Pan through vivid sensory and action imagery, blending reverence with violent intent, reflecting chaotic admiration.
In simple terms: Describes Pan’s playful, violent, and awe‑inspiring nature with vivid imagery.
Key Takeaway
Balance admiration with awareness of destructive impulses.
Themes
mythology
nature
wildness
violence
reverence
sensory detail
Mood
mythic
intense
energetic
Type
Cherries:0
Cherry:0
Seeing Cherry:0
Pan Cherries:0
Leapt Cherries:0
When to use this quote
- literature analysis
- theatrical performance
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Greek myth
symbolic archetype
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does Pan symbolize for you?
- How can reverence coexist with self‑control?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing violence can be harmful.
