Black Quote by Kathryn Lasky
“Night is done, gone the moon, gone the stars From the skies. Fades the black of night Comes the morn with rosy light. Fold your wings, go to sleep, Rest your gizzards, Safe you'll be for the day. Glaux is nigh. Far away is first black, But it shall seep back Over field Over flower In the twilight hour. We are home in our tree. We are owls, we are free. As we go, this we know Glaux is nigh.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, 1987
The poem celebrates the transition from night to dawn, using owls as symbols of freedom and safety as the darkness recedes.
In simple terms: Night ends, dawn arrives, owls find safety.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change and find peace in new light.
Themes
nature
transition
freedom
comfort
hope
Mood
calm
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
nature
When to use this quote
- nighttime watch
- morning routine
- restful sleep
- bird migration
- seasonal change
Key Concepts
symbolism
cycle
safety
renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find safety in change?
- What does dawn represent for you?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may romanticize danger, overlooking real predators.
