Dew Quote by Robert Aris Willmott
“How deep is the magic of sound may be learned by breaking some sweet verses into prose. The operation has been compared to gathering dew-drops, which shine like jewels upon the flower, but run into water in the hand. The elements remain, but the sparkle is gone.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dew of Verse, 1912
Transforming poetic rhythm into prose loses its lyrical sparkle, though the core meaning stays.
In simple terms: Prose lacks poetic sparkle.
Key Takeaway
Preserve lyrical quality.
Themes
art
language
transformation
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- adapting lyrics
- teaching literature
Key Concepts
poetics
literary analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you retain rhythm when prose?
- What is lost when poetry becomes prose?
A Different Perspective
Prose may be clearer but less emotive.
