Deserted Quote by Olena Kalytiak Davis
““The sky has stopped offering you reasons to live and your heart is the rock you threw through each window of what's deserted you, so you turn to the burnt out building inside you: the scaffolding overhead, the fallen beams, the unsound framework; according to the blue that's printed on the inside of your arms you have no plans, no plans uncovered, or uncovering: the offing is emptying, the horizon empty now that your sanity is a tarp or a bedsheet in the rough hands of the wind, now that everything is hooded in drop cloth. It didn't happen overnight. Or maybe it did: your heart, the rock; your soul, the Gothic barn.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Scaffolding of the Heart”, 2021
Despair can feel like a collapsing structure, yet recognizing the broken framework can lead to rebuilding.
In simple terms: Despair is a broken building; rebuild it.
Key Takeaway
Identify and repair inner damage.
Themes
despair
rebirth
mental health
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What first step can you take to repair your inner scaffolding?
- How does acknowledging brokenness aid healing?
A Different Perspective
Rebuilding may feel overwhelming.
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