Starry, starry night, portraits hung in empty halls Frameless heads on nameless walls with eyes that watch the world and can't forget. Like the stranger that you've met, the ragged man in ragged clothes The silver thorn of bloody rose, lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The lines describe a melancholy scene of forgotten portraits and a broken man in the snow, evoking loss and isolation.
- In plain terms
- Portraits on walls and a broken man in the snow show sadness and being forgotten.
- What can you take from it?
- Art and people can be forgotten, leaving a sense of loss.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you remember that others forget?
- What does loss feel like?
Another view
The imagery is heavy and may not resonate with all readers.
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