Long weekend Quote by Nancy Boutilier
““On the Eighth Day Adam Slept Alone It must have been the eighth day. A day the scribes and Pharisees conveniently left out. Adam was either inspecting goats or naming the birds when something pinched my side. I had to stop pruning the tree of knowledge to catch my breath. God had taken a long weekend. At first I thought the solitude of gardening was going to my head. Was it loneliness? An omen? A vision? For a moment I thought I would ascend. Then I realized it was just a rib missing. How you found your way in along the banks of the third river I will never know but I still shiver to recall how perfectly your fingers fell into place along the ridges of my ribcage. Go ahead, Love, take every last bone. Make of me what you will.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled (personal), 2023
The speaker reflects on a mythic, solitary moment of creation, feeling both isolation and connection, confronting loss and longing.
In simple terms: A solitary creative pause reveals deep longing and the desire for wholeness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude as a space for introspection and healing.
Themes
creation
solitude
longing
myth
identity
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- writing
- meditation
- artistic practice
- personal therapy
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the missing rib symbolize for you?
- How can solitude become a source of strength?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize suffering.
