Battle Quote by Joaquin Miller
“Tis midnight now. The bend and broken moon, Batter'd and black, as from a thousand battles, Hangs silent on the purple walls of Heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Moon” by Joaquin Miller, 1885
A night scene where the moon appears scarred and silent, likened to a battlefield, evoking melancholy and awe.
In simple terms: A scarred moon hangs silently over a dark sky.
Notice the beauty in darkness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- poetry reading
- nighttime contemplation
- grieving loss
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the broken moon symbolize for you?
- How do you find calm amid turmoil?
The metaphor may romanticize suffering.