Bells Quote by Robert Browning
“Mid the sharp, short emerald wheat, scarce risen three fingers well, The wild tulip at the end of its tube, blows out its great red bell, Like a thin clear bubble of blood, for the children to pick and sell.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wild Tulip", 1845
A vivid image of a rare flower, symbolizing fleeting beauty and childlike commerce.
In simple terms: Rare flower shows fleeting beauty.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate fleeting moments.
Themes
nature
beauty
economy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- garden visits
- artistic inspiration
- selling crafts
Key Concepts
symbolism
transience
innocence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the flower represent?
- How does commerce affect innocence?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize child labor.
