Endings Quote by Jeannine Hall Gailey
““These ears aren't to be trusted. The keening in the night, didn't you hear? Once I believed all the stories didn’t have endings, but I realized the endings were invented, like zero, had yet to be imagined. The months come around again, and we are in the same place; full moons, cherries in bloom, the same deer, the same frogs, the same helpless scratching at the dirt. You leave poems I can’t read behind on the sheets, I try to teach you songs made of twigs and frost. you may be imprisoned in an underwater palace; I'll come riding to the rescue in disguise. Leave the magic tricks to me and to the teakettle. I've inhaled the spells of willow trees, spat them out as blankets of white crane feathers. Sleep easy, from behind the closet door I'll invent our fortunes, spin them from my own skin. (from, The Fox-Wife's Invitation)””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Fox-Wife's Invitation, 2021
The speaker questions trust in perception, sees cyclical nature of life, and offers protective, creative magic against unseen threats.
In simple terms: Trust is fragile; life repeats; imagination can protect.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination to guard against uncertainty.
Themes
trust
cycle
creativity
protection
mythology
Mood
reflective
hopeful
enigmatic
Type
poetic
metaphorical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing poetry
- comforting a friend
- creating rituals
- narrating myths
- protecting loved ones
Key Concepts
perception
ritual
symbolism
narrative
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish true threats from imagined ones?
- What rituals help you feel safe?
A Different Perspective
The metaphorical language may obscure practical guidance for real‑world problems.
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