Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

The earth will never be the same againRock, water, tree, iron, share this greifAs distant stars participate in the pain.A candle snuffed, a falling star or leaf,A dolphin death, O this particular lossA Heaven-mourned; for if no angel criedIf this small one was tossed away as dross,The very galaxies would have lied.How shall we sing our love's song nowIn this strange land where all are born to die?Each tree and leaf and star show howThe universe is part of this one cry,Every life is noted and is cherished,and nothing loved is ever lost or perished.

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Summary

This quote highlights the interconnectedness of the Earth and the universe, conveying the idea that all living beings and elements of nature share in the grief and loss experienced on the planet. It emphasizes the significance of even the smallest life forms, suggesting that if even a seemingly insignificant creature is disregarded, it would undermine the authenticity of the entire universe. The quote also speaks to the transient nature of life and the innate value placed on every being, expressing the belief that nothing loved or cherished is ever truly lost or destroyed.

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By Madeleine L'Engle

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