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Angel Quote by Rita Dove

“When we are touched by something it's as if we're being brushed by an angel's wings.” quote by Rita Dove
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“When we are touched by something it's as if we're being brushed by an angel's wings.”

Rita Dove

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Angel’s Wings” (published 1995)

Being moved emotionally feels like a gentle, divine touch that lifts the spirit.

In simple terms: Emotions can feel like an angel’s gentle brush.

Key Takeaway

Allow yourself to feel and be uplifted.

Themes

emotion spirituality beauty

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art appreciation
  • grief
  • joy
  • inspiration

Key Concepts

sensitivity transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did you feel an angelic touch?
  • What does this metaphor reveal about your sensitivity?
A Different Perspective

Emotional experiences can be fleeting and hard to articulate.

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