Darkness Quote by Robert Bly
““Snowfall in the Afternoon" 1 The grass is half-covered with snow. It was the sort of snowfall that starts in late afternoon And now the little houses of the grass are growing dark. 2 If I reached my hands down near the earth I could take handfuls of darkness! A darkness was always there which we never noticed. 3 As the snow grows heavier the cornstalks fade farther away And the barn moves nearer to the house. The barn moves all alone in the growing storm. 4 The barn is full of corn and moves toward us now Like a hulk blown toward us in a storm at sea; All the sailors on deck have been blind for many years.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Snowfall in the Afternoon” by Robert Bly, published in his poetry collection, date unknown
Uses winter imagery to reveal hidden darkness and the slow encroachment of oblivion, urging awareness of unseen forces.
In simple terms: Snow reveals unseen darkness and shifting perspectives.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle changes before they overwhelm.
Themes
nature
perception
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- environmental observation
- creative writing
Key Concepts
existential awareness
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces shape your daily life?
- How can you transform darkness into insight?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on darkness may foster pessimism.
