Awoke Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“I awoke in the Midsummer not-to-call night, in the white and the walk of the morning”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Windhover (published 1888)
The speaker awakens to a vivid, almost surreal night, blending darkness with the promise of dawn.
In simple terms: Night feels strange before morning.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty before clarity.
Themes
nature
spirituality
awakening
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- night walks
- creative writing
- meditation
Key Concepts
poetry
romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “Midsummer not‑to‑call night” suggest?
- How does the white walk symbolize hope?
A Different Perspective
The line is cryptic and may obscure meaning.
