Holy water Quote by Jarod Kintz
““The Chair I’m writing to you, who made the archaic wooden chair look like a throne while you sat on it. Amidst your absence, I choose to sit on the floor, which is dusty as a dry Kansas day. I am stoic as a statue of Buddha, not wanting to bother the old wooden chair, which has been silent now for months. In this sunlit moment I think of you. I can still picture you sitting there-- your forehead wrinkled like an un-ironed shirt, the light splashed on your face, like holy water from St. Joseph’s. The chair, with rounded curves like that of a full-figured woman, seems as mellow as a monk in prayer. The breeze blows from beyond the curtains, as if your spirit has come back to rest. Now a cloud passes overhead, and I hush, waiting to hear what rests so heavily on the chair’s lumbering mind. Do not interrupt, even if the wind offers to carry your raspy voice like a wispy cloud.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Personal reflection, 2023
The writer uses a chair as a metaphor for memory and reverence, expressing patience and reverence for a distant loved one.
In simple terms: A chair symbolizes memory and respect for someone absent.
Key Takeaway
Honour memories with quiet contemplation.
Themes
memory
grief
solitude
respect
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- mourning
- personal letters
- meditative spaces
Key Concepts
metaphor
poetic imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the chair represent for you?
- How does silence help in processing loss?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure clear communication.
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