Cedars Quote by Sara Teasdale
““On a midsummer night, on a night that was eerie with stars, In a wood too deep for a single star to look through, You led down a path whose turnings you knew in the darkness, But the scent of the dew-dripping cedars was all that I knew. I drank of the darkness, I was fed with the honey of fragrance, I was glad of my life, the drawing of breath was sweet; I heard your voice, you said, 'Look down, see the glow-worm!' It was there before me, a small star white at my feet.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Midsummer Night” (published 1915)
A poetic walk through a dark forest where sensory detail guides the speaker toward hidden wonder, emphasizing intuition over sight.
In simple terms: Trust inner senses to find hidden beauty.
Key Takeaway
Follow intuition, not just sight.
Themes
nature
intuition
beauty
solitude
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- night hikes
- creative writing
- mindfulness meditation
- forest bathing
Key Concepts
sensory perception
inner guidance
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you let intuition guide you in uncertainty?
- What hidden wonders might you miss by focusing only on logic?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may romanticize danger, overlooking real risks.
