Flower Quote by Tim Lilburn
““Dry snow coming down in the hills. Magpies hair-triggered and thuggish in worn trees. A wall has started to fall in you, it will take years to land.””
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Lost Garden by Tim Lilburn, 2011
The poem portrays a gradual internal collapse, likening it to a wall falling, suggesting long-term emotional or psychological decay.
In simple terms: A slow, painful breakdown inside a person.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address inner erosion early.
Themes
mental health
decay
loneliness
time
nature
Mood
melancholic
reflective
somber
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
metaphor
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- What walls are you allowing to fall?
- How can you rebuild inner stability?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex mental health issues.
