Death Quote by Scott Cairns
““Recreation And when we had invented death, had severed every soul from life we made of these our bodies sepulchers. And as we wandered dying, dim among the dying multitudes, He acquiesced to be interred in us. So when He had ascended thus into our persons and the grave He broke the limits, opening the grip, He shaped of every sepulcher a womb.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Recreation” by Scott Cairns, 1995
The poet suggests that death isolates souls, but through divine presence we transform graves into wombs, turning endings into beginnings.
In simple terms: Divine presence turns death’s graves into new life.
Key Takeaway
Seek transformation in loss.
Themes
death
rebirth
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- creative writing
- ritual mourning
Key Concepts
theology
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find new life in loss?
- What does a “womb” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be too abstract for practical application.
