Air Quote by Lola Ridge
“Let me cradle myself back Into the darkness Of the half shapes ... Of the cauled beginnings ... Let me stir the attar of unused air, Elusive ... ironically fragrant As a dead queen's kerchief ... Let me blow the dust from off you ... Resurrect your breath Lying limp as a fan In a dead queen's hand.”
About This Quote
The poem invokes a ritual of renewal, using dark imagery to transform decay into rebirth.
In simple terms: Dark ritual seeks renewal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace darkness to foster growth.
Themes
transformation
ritual
darkness
rebirth
Mood
mysterious
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grief processing
- artistic creation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
symbolic language
metaphor
creative catharsis
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal darkness can you transform?
- How does ritual aid healing?
A Different Perspective
Darkness may overwhelm without guidance.
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