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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.” quote by Charles Reznikoff
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“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.”

Charles Reznikoff

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.

Key Takeaway

Observe the journey’s challenges.

Themes

urban life weariness observation

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

descriptive poetic

When to use this quote

  • commuting
  • night walks
  • urban exploration

Key Concepts

environment human condition movement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do city environments shape us?
  • What comforts help weary walkers?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize hardship.

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