To desire to write poems that endure-we undertake such a goal certain of two things: that in all likelihood we will fail, and if we succeed we will never know it
Donald HallRead
We made in those days tiny identical rooms inside our bodies which the men who uncover our graves will find in a thousand years shining and whole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the permanence of our experiences and the remnants we leave behind after death.
Donald Hall's quote suggests that our bodies hold within them the memories and experiences of our lives, represented as 'tiny identical rooms.' These rooms symbolize the essence of who we were, which will endure even after we are gone. The imagery of men uncovering our graves in the future evokes the idea that, despite the passage of time, the fundamental aspects of our existence will remain intact and resonate with future generations.
Themes
MemoriesIdentityLegacyExistenceTime
In practice
Example use cases
During a eulogy, to emphasize the lasting impact of the deceased's life.
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