Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 18, 1916

While working in Life this morning, I suddenly thought of all the dreams I have ever had of wildflowers and unseen woods; and a great longing came over me to be able to live in such a dreamworld meeting no other being; & I became so oblivious to my surroundings and self that I grew dizzy.

I saw the sunset on the lake tonight —

I saw the moon thru the trees —

There is the hasty first impression view of nature and also the contemplative reconstructive view. I scarcely get time for the latter.

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, April 18, 1916