Every night Quote by Alessia Di Cesare
““Obsidian rests around your neck as if you are carrying the history of every night sky in one stone Smile young girl Your eyes are moonless, grimmer than the rock revolved around your throat Your voice is weak when you speak of the things you love You do not love things properly Your jaw was battered against the ceramic when your father screamed of your selfishness and slapped you with all the anger your grandfather bred in him You conduct yourself in spite of his judgement In spite of being just like him But while you chase after reckless habits and restless bodies you are mirroring his tantrums Drain the anger from your blood, young girl Do not make this tempered interpretation a trio Your Obsidian is the cooling heat of lava and only pure when it maintains its darkness But there is more power in your will than in the frozen anger of the stone Your body does not have to erupt when you feel the heat of an outrage bubbling at the rim Keep your composure, you are not a volcano You do not have to hang around someone’s neck like a chunk of lava wishing to explode””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Self‑reflection piece, 2021
The poem uses Obsidian as a metaphor for inherited trauma and anger, urging the speaker to transform pain into composure and not become a volatile force.
In simple terms: Obsidian symbolizes inherited anger; choose calm over exploding.
Key Takeaway
Channel inner anger into steady strength.
Themes
trauma
family
identity
self‑control
metaphor
healing
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
poem
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative writing
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
generational patterns
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you safely release inherited anger?
- What does "cooling heat" mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex abuse dynamics.
