Quote by Galway Kinnell

Little sleep's-head sprouting hair in the moonlight,when I come backwe will go out together,we will walk out together among,the ten thousand things,each scratched too late with such knowledge, the wages of dying is love.

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Summary

This quote portrays a poetic scene of a person, referred to as "sleep's-head," with emerging hair illuminated by moonlight. It hints at an impending reunion between two individuals, symbolizing a shared journey among the intricacies of life. The phrase "the ten thousand things" alludes to the vast array of experiences and knowledge acquired over time, each marked belatedly by the recognition of their significance. Ultimately, the quote suggests that despite the certainty of mortality, the ultimate reward is the love experienced and exchanged throughout one's existence.

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Death Love

By Galway Kinnell

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