Bows Quote by Andrea Gibson
“We are all instruments pulling the bows across our own lungs. Windmills, still startling in every storm. Have you ever seen a newborn blinking at the light? I wanna do that every day. I wanna know what the kite called itself when it got away, when it escaped into the night...”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress", Andrea Gibson, 2018
The speaker likens human life to instruments forced by forces, yearning for wonder and freedom like a newborn’s awe.
In simple terms: Life feels forced yet seeks wonder.
Key Takeaway
Embrace curiosity daily.
Themes
existence
wonder
freedom
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily reflection
- creative practice
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
metaphor
human condition
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple wonder can you seek today?
- How do you resist feeling like a forced instrument?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize struggle, ignoring systemic constraints.
