Someone spoke to me last night,/ told me the truth. Just a…
“Someone spoke to me last night,/ told me the truth. Just a few words,. but I recognized it./ I knew I should make myself get up,/ Write it down, but it was late,/ and I was exhausted from working/ all day in the garden, moving rocks./ Now, I remember only the flavor--/ not like food, sweet or sharp./ More like a fine powder, like dust./ And I wasn't elated or frightened,/ but simply rapt, aware./ That's how it is sometimes--/ God comes to your window,/ all bright light and black wings,/ and you're just too tired to open it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Exhaustion meets divine revelation, offering quiet awe despite fatigue.
In simple terms: Even tired, we can sense the divine.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle spiritual moments.
Themes
spirituality
exhaustion
awareness
Mood
contemplative
quiet
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- late-night work
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
mundane
divine encounter
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize spiritual signs?
- What simple moments bring awe?
A Different Perspective
May be dismissed as mere fatigue.