Arms Quote by Robert Frost
“The Armful For every parcel I stoop down to seize I lose some other off my arms and knees, And the whole pile is slipping, bottles, buns, Extremes too hard to comprehend at. once Yet nothing I should care to leave behind. With all I have to hold with hand and mind And heart, if need be, I will do my best. To keep their building balanced at my breast. I crouch down to prevent them as they fall; Then sit down in the middle of them all. I had to drop the armful in the road And try to stack them in a better load.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed (likely a personal draft)
Attempting to hold too much leads to loss and imbalance; letting go can restore order.
In simple terms: Holding too much causes chaos; release to balance.
Key Takeaway
Let go of excess to regain stability.
Themes
balance
responsibility
overload
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workload management
- personal organization
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
systems theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you safely release?
- How does letting go affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
The poem assumes all burdens are equal, ignoring differing values.
