Astronomy Quote by Matthew Rohrer
“And there I was with the stars hanging above my house like live wiresand the night sky the color of stockings. I stuck out my tongue to taste the skybut could not taste. I inhaled deeplybut could not smell. I used to look to the sky for comfortand now there was nothing, not even a seam, and I looked down and saw that it did not even reach the ground. And my only company was the satellites counting their sleep and the Sorrowful Mother swinging her empty dipper in the darkness, the Sorrowful Mother picking her way through the stars over my roof. And I knew I was nowhere and if I ever took my hands from my ears I would fall.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2015
The poet describes a night sky that feels empty and distant, reflecting inner emptiness and longing for comfort.
In simple terms: The sky feels empty, mirroring inner void.
Key Takeaway
Find grounding amid emptiness.
Themes
loneliness
existentialism
nature
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- creative writing
- mental health
Key Concepts
poetry
existential thought
Questions to Reflect On
- What comforts you when feeling empty?
- How can you reconnect with grounding?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s beauty may not fill emotional gaps.
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