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“It is hard going to the door cut so small in the wall where the vision which echoes loneliness brings a scent of wild flowers in the wood.” quote by Robert Creeley
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“It is hard going to the door cut so small in the wall where the vision which echoes loneliness brings a scent of wild flowers in the wood.”

Robert Creeley

About This Quote

The line poetically describes a narrow, lonely doorway that paradoxically evokes the scent of wildflowers, juxtaposing confinement with natural beauty.

In simple terms: A small, lonely entrance hints at hidden beauty.

Key Takeaway

Find wonder in unexpected places.

Themes

poetry loneliness nature

Mood

contemplative lyantic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • mental health therapy
  • nature walks

Key Concepts

metaphor solitude sensory imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the doorway symbolize for you?
  • How can confinement inspire creativity?
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