Despair Quote by James O'Barr
““Here dwells a snake, one thousand miles long Coiled, one thousand miles deep Eyes like candy, it has eyes like candy Hard and blue, but soft as kittens feet Out of sight or in the element of light It could be a devil, it could be an angel With spiders inside a vision from hell Its spine is a vertical scream Slow as concrete, blurred as a dream Fueled by inertia, depth, radius, and velocity, Its soul--a twisted wreckage of despair and pain And the spiders inside are just praying for rain Killing time killing time And praying for rain One thousand miles deep””
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel "The Crow", 1992
Describes a haunting, layered entity embodying both darkness and light, reflecting inner turmoil.
In simple terms: A complex, tormented presence.
Key Takeaway
Explore duality within.
Themes
duality
inner conflict
mythic imagery
Mood
dark
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art analysis
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
psychology
symbolism
existential dread
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the 'snake' symbolize for you?
- How do you reconcile beauty and horror?
A Different Perspective
Risk of over‑interpretation without context.
