It was only a dream. It was only a larval poem.
In Margaret Atwood's collection "Stone Mattress: Nine Tales," the phrase "It was only a dream. It was only a larval poem" captures the ephemeral nature of aspirations and creativity. Dreams can often feel insubstantial, like unfinished thoughts that hold potential but haven't fully developed into something tangible. Atwood implies that these dreams, much like a larval stage, are transitional and may evolve into more profound expressions over time.
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