I rode all day. I cried all night. The moon didn’t glow…
“I rode all day. I cried all night. The moon didn’t glow. The sun didn’t rise. A comet blazed Between my eyes. West and South, Wind and rain. Every way is Just the same. Pray give me a box To hide inside. Pray give me a spade To dig my own grave.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels trapped and hopeless, pleading for shelter and a way to end suffering.
In simple terms: Despair and a wish for escape.
Seek support or a way out of pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mental health crisis
- personal loss
- seeking comfort
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can provide a safe space?
- How to find purpose in darkness?
Hope may be needed to overcome despair.