Journey Quote by Laura Kasischke
““Home" It would take forever to get there but I would know it anywhere: My white horse grazing in my blossomy field. Its soft nostrils. The petals falling from the trees into the stream. The festival would be about to begin in the dusky village in the distance. The doe frozen at the edge of the grove: She leaps. She vanishes. My face— She has taken it. And my name— (Although the plaintive lark in the tall grass continues to say and to say it.) Yes. This is the place. Where my shining treasure has been waiting. Where my shadow washes itself in my fountain. A few graves among the roses. Some moss on those. An ancient bell in a steeple down the road making no sound at all as the monk pulls and pulls on the rope.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, by Laura Kasischke, 2014
The poem paints a vivid, dream‑like landscape where longing, memory, and the passage of time intertwine, suggesting a search for a sacred place within.
In simple terms: A surreal journey through memory and longing for a special place.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the inner landscape and honor personal myths.
Themes
memory
longing
spiritual quest
nature
time
identity
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditative reflection
- creative writing
- personal ritual
Key Concepts
mythic symbolism
inner pilgrimage
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the place” represent for you?
- How can you honor the “shining treasure” in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The abstract imagery may be too vague for concrete guidance.
