Cooling Quote by James Weldon Johnson
“So God stepped over to the edge of the world And He spat out the seven seas; He batted His eyes, and the lightnings flashed; He clapped His hands, and the thunders rolled; And the waters above the earth came down, The cooling waters came down.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "God's Creation" by James Weldon Johnson, 1912
The poem depicts a divine being shaping the world with dramatic, elemental actions, emphasizing power and wonder.
In simple terms: God creates the world with powerful, elemental gestures.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the awe of creation.
Themes
creation
divine power
nature
mythology
Mood
reverent
majestic
Type
mythic
poetic
When to use this quote
- religious study
- creative writing
- visual arts
- theology
Key Concepts
mythic narrative
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this imagery reveal about human views of nature?
- How does poetic language affect understanding of creation?
A Different Perspective
The description may oversimplify complex natural phenomena.
