Dreams Quote by Arthur Rimbaud
““In winter we’ll travel in a little pink carriage With cushions of blue. We’ll be fine. A nest of mad kisses waits In each corner too. You’ll shut your eyes, not to see, through the glass, Grimacing shadows of evening, Those snarling monsters, a crowd going past Of black wolves and black demons. Then you’ll feel your cheek tickled quite hard… A little kiss, like a maddened spider, Will run over your neck… And you’ll say: “Catch it!” bowing your head, – And we’ll take our time finding that creature – Who travels so far… Arthur Rimbaud, "A Winter Dream," Rimbaud: Selected Works . (A. S. Kline, 2002, 2003)””
About This Quote
Source Poem: A Winter Dream, Rimbaud Selected Works, 2002
Imagery blends winter travel with surreal, intimate moments, confronting fear and desire through vivid metaphor.
In simple terms: Dreamlike journey mixes love and danger.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both wonder and fear in creative exploration.
Themes
imagination
love
fear
surrealism
journey
Mood
dreamy
intense
Type
poetic
lyaphic
When to use this quote
- night walks
- artistic inspiration
- personal introspection
- creative writing
- dream analysis
Key Concepts
symbolism
psychology
poetic metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the winter setting evoke?
- How does the juxtaposition of love and monsters affect you?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s abstract language may obscure concrete meaning for some readers.
