Live forever Quote by Richard Brautigan
““Once upon a valley There came down From some goldenblue mountains A handsome young prince Who was riding a dawncolored horse Names Lordsburg. I love you You’re my breathing castle Gentle so gentle We’ll live forever In the valley There was a beautiful maiden Whom the prince drifted into love with Like a New Mexico made from apple thunder and long glass beds. I love you You’re my breathing castle Gentle so gentle We’ll live forever The prince enchanted The maiden And they rode off On the dawncolored horse Named Lordsburg Toward the goldenblue mountains. I love you You’re my breathing castle Gentle so gentle We’ll live forever They would have lived happily ever after if the horse hadn’t had a flat tire In front of a dragon’s House.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Once upon a valley…” (original work, 1970s)
A whimsical, surreal love story uses fantastical imagery to explore devotion and the absurdity of fate.
In simple terms: A fanciful love tale with odd twists.
Key Takeaway
Embrace imagination in expressing love.
Themes
love
fantasy
absurdity
destiny
Mood
playful
dreamy
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art projects
- storytelling workshops
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
surrealism
poetic narrative
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “flat tire” symbolize?
- How does surreal imagery affect your perception of love?
A Different Perspective
The narrative’s absurd elements may distract from emotional depth.
