Adrift Quote by Octavio Paz
“listen to me as one listens to the rain, the years go by, the moments return, do you hear the footsteps in the next room? not here, not there: you hear them in another time that is now, listen to the footsteps of time, inventor of places with no weight, nowhere, listen to the rain running over the terrace, the night is now more night in the grove, lightning has nestled among the leaves, a restless garden adrift-go in, your shadow covers this page.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unnamed, 1970s
The poem invites listening to time’s subtle sounds, merging present and past in a sensory meditation.
In simple terms: Listen to time’s quiet flow.
Key Takeaway
Attune to present moments.
Themes
time
memory
perception
nature
Mood
contemplative
lyical
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- mindfulness
- creative writing
- environmental awareness
Key Concepts
phenomenology
poetic imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the rain symbolize memory?
- What does “footsteps of time” suggest?
A Different Perspective
Interpretation can be highly subjective.
