Quotes With Meaning
I imagine what it must be like to stay hidden, disappear in the dusky nothing and stay still in the night. It’s not sadness, though it may sound like it. I’m thinking about people and trees and how I wish I could be silent more, be more tree than anything else, less clumsy and loud, less crow, more cool white pine, and how it’s hard not to always want something else, not just to let the savage grass grow.
I imagine what it must be like to stay hidden, disappear in the dusky nothing and stay still in the night. It’s not sadness, though it may sound like it. I’m thinking about people and trees and how I wish I could be silent more, be more tree than anything else, less clumsy and loud, less crow, more cool white pine, and how it’s hard not to always want something else, not just to let the savage grass grow.
This quote explores the desire for stillness and the struggle against the noise of life. The speaker reflects on the appeal of being quiet and unobtrusive, much like a tree, rather than feeling chaotic and loud like a crow. It emphasizes a yearning for peace and simplicity, suggesting that finding contentment in one’s own existence is challenging. The mention of wanting something else highlights a common human experience of longing for a different state of being. Limon invites us to consider how we often overlook the beauty in remaining present and allowing life to unfold naturally, like the growth of grass. Ultimately, it encourages a mindset shift towards embracing our true selves without the constant urge to change or escape.