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But when I lean over the chasm of myself— it seems my God…

“But when I lean over the chasm of myself— it seems my God is dark and like a web: a hundred roots silently drinking. This is the ferment I grow out of. More I don’t know, because my branches rest in deep silence, stirred only by the wind.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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““But when I lean over the chasm of myself— it seems my God is dark and like a web: a hundred roots silently drinking. This is the ferment I grow out of. More I don’t know, because my branches rest in deep silence, stirred only by the wind.””

Rainer Maria Rilke

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 feels a deep, dark divine presence, like roots absorbing unseen nourishment, symbolizing inner growth from silence.

In simple terms: A dark, quiet divine guides inner growth.

Key Takeaway

Embrace silence to nurture inner development.

Themes

spirituality growth silence nature inner life

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection
  • grief processing

Key Concepts

existentialism symbolism poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence foster personal growth?
  • What does the “dark God” represent for you?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure practical guidance for those seeking concrete direction.

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