You’re beautiful because when you were born, undiscovered planets lined up to peep over the rim of your cradle and lay gifts of gravity and light at your miniature feet
Interpretation
This quote expresses the uniqueness and extraordinary beauty of a person at birth.
Simon Armitage's quote celebrates the innate beauty and special qualities that each person possesses from the moment of their birth. It suggests that the universe itself recognizes and honors this beauty, as if celestial bodies are positioned to admire and bestow gifts upon the newborn, symbolizing the idea that every individual is extraordinary and deserving of love and admiration.
In practice
During a speech at a baby shower, one might read this quote to celebrate the arrival of a new life.
It’s never going to be very mainstream. One reason is that poetry requires concentration, both on the part of the writer and the reader. But it’s kind of unkillable, poetry. It’s our most ancient artform and I think it’s more relevant today than ever, because it’s one person saying what they really believe.
These are the days of bootleg love.
We turned at a dozen paces, for love is a duel, and looked at each other for the last time.
Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.
Real love is always chaotic. You lose control; you lose perspective. You lose the ability to protect yourself. The greater the love, the greater the chaos. It’s a given and that’s the secret.
Having achieved and accomplished love... man... has become himself, his tale is told.
I like you; your eyes are full of language." [Letter to Anne Clarke, July 3, 1964.]
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