Dreams Quote by Sara Teasdale
““What do I care, in the dreams and the languor of spring, That my songs do not show me at all? For they are a fragrance, and I am a flint and a fire, I am an answer, they are only a call””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Languor of Spring”, Sara Teasdale, 1915
The poet feels detached from her songs, seeing them as fleeting scents while she is solid and passionate, an answer to a mere call.
In simple terms: She sees her art as fleeting, herself as solid and purposeful.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your unique, grounded voice.
Themes
art
identity
creativity
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- artistic performance
Key Concepts
self
expression
purpose
nature
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your work is misunderstood?
- How can you align your inner fire with external expression?
A Different Perspective
Art may be perceived as superficial despite deep personal meaning.
