Asphalt Quote by Charles Reznikoff
“The street curves in and out, up and down in great waves of asphalt; at night the granite tomb is noisy with starlings like the creaking of many axles; only the tired walker know how much there is to climb, how the sidewalk curves into the cold wind.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry Collection: The Complete Poems of Charles Reznikoff, 1970
A vivid description of a city's streets and the weariness of its walkers.
In simple terms: City streets are demanding and noisy.
Observe the journey’s challenges.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- commuting
- night walks
- urban exploration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do city environments shape us?
- What comforts help weary walkers?
May romanticize hardship.