I’d write and read and let myself, a little at a time…
““I’d write and read and let myself, a little at a time, step down into myself- like a stairway down into a dark, intimate kiva- where the work of vigil is taking place, the necessary attending. I imagine there’s a little fire burning in there, a few steadily glowing embers, and a quiet chant going on, from me, from some singer in me, honoring and accompanying W’s soul, which is with him as he is making his passage. ..there’s a leavetaking in process, a movement towards increasing simplicity, away from complexity, activity, expectation. The bout of paranoia, with a childlike quality of being threatened, seems part of that-like a day or two when he couldn’t just let go and float on the energies of other people, who are bearing him up-but had to doubt them, struggle. So much better when he can trust and float. There’s enough love around him to carry him now…””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet describes an inward journey toward simplicity, confronting fear, and trusting love as a guiding light.
In simple terms: Going inward, confronting fear, trusting love.
Key Takeaway
Embrace inner silence and trust.
Themes
introspection
spirituality
trust
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- grief processing
- creative writing
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑care
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inner work with external connections?
- What rituals help you trust the love around you?
A Different Perspective
The process can be painful and may isolate one from others.