When this old world gets me down and there's no love to be found I close my eyes and soon I find I'm in a playground in my mind Where the children laugh and the children play And we sing a song all day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When life feels bleak, the speaker retreats into imagination, finding a playful mental playground where children laugh and sing.
- In plain terms
- Imagination can turn a sad world into a happy place.
- What can you take from it?
- Use creative visualization to cope with hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is imagination a helpful coping tool?
- How can we balance escape with action?
Another view
Escapism may delay confronting real problems.
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