Midsummer Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
““I awoke in the Midsummer not to call night, in the white and the walk of the morning: The moon, dwindled and thinned to the fringe of a finger-nail held to the candle, Or paring of paradisaical fruit, lovely in waning but lustreless, Stepped from the stool, drew back from the barrow, of dark Maenefa the mountain; A cusp still clasped him, a fluke yet fanged him, entangled him, not quite utterly. This was the prized, the desirable sight, unsought, presented so easily, Parted me leaf and leaf, divided me, eyelid and eyelid of slumber.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Windhover, 1877
The poem captures a fleeting, awe‑inspiring moment of natural beauty that awakens the soul, juxtaposing light and darkness, desire and restraint.
In simple terms: A brief, intense encounter with nature awakens deep feeling.
Key Takeaway
Savor sudden moments of wonder.
Themes
nature
spirituality
transcendence
beauty
duality
Mood
reverent
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
spiritual
descriptive
When to use this quote
- morning walk
- contemplation
- creative inspiration
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
Romanticism
imagery
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this moment reveal about your inner desires?
- How do light and darkness shape your perception?
A Different Perspective
The intensity may be overwhelming, making the experience feel inaccessible to some.
