Beckoning Quote by Robert Hayden
“Runs falls rises stumbles on from darkness into darkness and the darkness thicketed with shapes of terror and the hunters pursuing and the hounds pursuing and the night cold and the night long and the river to cross and the jack-muh-lanterns beckoning beckoning and blackness ahead”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Runs Falls Rises” (hypothetical title), 1970s collection
The poem portrays a chaotic, nightmarish journey through darkness, pursued by unseen threats, emphasizing perpetual fear and struggle.
In simple terms: Endless night journey with relentless danger.
Key Takeaway
Navigate darkness despite fear.
Themes
fear
perseverance
night
pursuit
Mood
somber
intense
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- wilderness trek
- night watch
- mental health crises
- conflict zones
- personal crises
Key Concepts
existential dread
survival
psychological terror
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find light in endless night?
- What does the darkness symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May be overly bleak, lacking hope.
![“I see the angel Moroni, standing atop the temple, as a shining symbol of [our] faith. I love Moroni, because in a degenerate society, he remained pure and true. He is my hero. He stood alone. I feel somehow he stands atop the temple today, beckoning us to have courage, to remember who we are and…” quote by Elaine S. Dalton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a7b/elaine-s-dalton-27239_angel_i-see-the-angel-moroni-standing-atop-the_1235464.jpg)
