Dreams Quote by Margaret Atwood
“Love blurs your vision; but after it recedes, you can see more clearly than ever. Its like the tide going out, revealing whatevers been thrown away and sunk: broken bottles, old gloves, rusting pop cans, nibbled fish bodies, bones. This is the kind of thing you see if you sit in the darkness with open eyes, not knowing the future. The ruin youve made”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Moment, Margaret Atwood, 2005
Love initially clouds perception, but after it fades, clarity emerges, revealing hidden truths and discarded remnants of the past.
In simple terms: Love blurs, then clarifies.
Key Takeaway
Embrace loss as a path to insight.
Themes
love
clarity
loss
revelation
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- breakups
- grief processing
- creative reflection
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
psychology
metaphor
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you discovered after a loss?
- How can clarity be cultivated without suffering?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize pain and ignore healthy coping.
