(My vanishing act) when I got sick of the bar and I…
““(My vanishing act) when I got sick of the bar and I sometimes did I had a place to go: it was a tall field of grass an abandoned graveyard. I didn’t consider this to be a morbid pastime. it just seemed to be the best place to be. it offered a generous cure to the vicious hangover. through the grass I could see the stones, many were tilted at strange angles against gravity as though they must fall but I never saw one fall although there were many of those in the yard. it was cool and dark with a breeze and I often slept there. I was never bothered. each time I returned to the bar after an absence it was always the same with them: “where the hell you been? we thought you died!” I was their bar freak, they needed me to make themselves feel better. just like, at times, I needed that graveyard.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The narrator finds solace and healing in a graveyard, using it as an escape from bar life and hangovers.
In simple terms: A graveyard offers peace and relief from chaos.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet places for recovery.
Themes
escape
healing
solace
addiction
environment
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- addiction recovery
- creative writing
- mental health retreats
Key Concepts
spiritual renewal
psychological coping
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the graveyard symbolize for you?
- How can you find healthier escapes?
A Different Perspective
The setting may romanticize self‑destructive behavior.