Amethyst Quote by Lola Ridge
“Out of the night you burn, Manhattan, In a vesture of gold-- Spun of innumerable arcs, Flaring and multiplying-- Gold at the uttermost circles fading Into the tenderest hint of jade, Or fusing in tremulous twilight blues, Robing the far-flung offices, Scintillant-storied, forking flame, Or soaring to luminous amethyst Over the steeples aureoled.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, likely contemporary poetry collection
A vivid description of Manhattan at night, likening its lights to gold, jade, and amethyst, emphasizing its radiant, ever‑changing beauty.
In simple terms: Manhattan’s night lights are compared to precious gems and colors.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the ever‑changing beauty of urban nightscapes.
Themes
beauty
urban
light
transience
color
Mood
awe
inspired
contemplative
Type
descriptive
poetic
visual
When to use this quote
- night walks
- photography
- city planning
- tourism
- creative writing
Key Concepts
metaphor
visual imagery
cityscape
Questions to Reflect On
- How does city light affect your mood?
- What moments of urban beauty do you notice?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize a city that also has darkness and inequality.
