I am a bomb but I mean you no harm. That I still am here…
““I am a bomb but I mean you no harm. That I still am here to tell this, is a miracle: I was deployed on May 15, 1957, but I didn’t go off because a British nuclear engineer, a young father, developed qualms after seeing pictures of native children marveling at the mushrooms in the sky, and sabotaged me. I could see why during that short drop before I hit the atoll: the island looks like god’s knuckles in a bathtub, the ocean is beautifully translucent, corals glow underwater, a dead city of bones, allowing a glimpse into a white netherworld. I met the water and fell a few feet into a chromatic cemetery. The longer I lie here, listening to my still functioning electronic innards, the more afraid I grow of detonating after all this time. I don’t share your gods, but I pray I shall die a silent death.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A bomb reflects on its unintended existence and fears, yearning for a peaceful end despite its destructive nature.
In simple terms: A bomb wishes for a quiet, harmless end.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the humanity even in destructive tools.
Themes
war
peace
conscience
technology
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- military deployment
- ethical dilemmas
- personal reflection
- peace activism
Key Concepts
ethics
deterrence
humanity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can a weapon truly desire peace?
- What responsibilities do creators have?
A Different Perspective
The bomb's perspective may romanticize its existence, overlooking real harm.