Dreams Quote by Jack Gilbert
““Horses At Midnight Without A Moon" Our heart wanders lost in the dark woods. Our dream wrestles in the castle of doubt. But there's music in us. Hope is pushed down but the angel flies up again taking us with her. The summer mornings begin inch by inch while we sleep, and walk with us later as long-legged beauty through the dirty streets. It is no surprise that danger and suffering surround us. What astonishes is the singing. We know the horses are there in the dark meadow because we can smell them, can hear them breathing. Our spirit persists like a man struggling through the frozen valley who suddenly smells flowers and realizes the snow is melting out of sight on top of the mountain, knows that spring has begun.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Horses At Midnight Without A Moon” (published 1995)
The poem portrays a journey through darkness and doubt, yet hope and beauty persist, symbolized by music, horses, and the arrival of spring.
In simple terms: Even in darkness, hope and beauty emerge.
Key Takeaway
Seek light in hardship.
Themes
hope
resilience
nature
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
uplifting
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- night walks
- creative writing
- meditation sessions
- mental health coping
- art therapy
Key Concepts
symbolism
inner journey
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner “horses” guide you through darkness?
- How can you nurture hope when surrounded by pain?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify suffering by suggesting it always leads to renewal.
