Asks Quote by Jack Gilbert
“I ask myself what is the sound of women? What is the word for that still thing I have hunted inside them for so long? Deep inside the avalanche of joy, the thing deeper in the dark, and deeper still in the bed where we are lost. Deeper, deeper down where a woman's heart is holding its breath, where something very far away in that body is becoming something we don't have a name for.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Sound of Women", date unknown
The poet searches for an indescribable, profound essence of women's inner lives, likening it to a deep, hidden sound.
In simple terms: He seeks a mysterious, deep quality within women that defies naming.
Key Takeaway
Listen for subtle, unspoken emotions in others.
Themes
love
mystery
empathy
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationship counseling
- creative writing
- mindful listening
Key Concepts
Intimacy
inner experience
poetic exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- What unspoken feelings do you sense in close relationships?
- How can you articulate deep emotional experiences?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly abstract, limiting clear understanding.
