Air Quote by Shane Jones
““I dreamed you a field of running horses, Selah. For you, Bianca, a balloon the size of the sky, my body a kite you can throw into the air. Pull me by string and horse. Tell me everything won't end in death. That everything doesn't end with February. Dead wildflowers wrapped around a crying baby's throat. I've slowed my heartbeat to three beats a minute. I've redrawn the clouds into birds, a fox chasing them into the mountains. I'm going to move my hand today. I vomit ice cubes. There's a ghost next to me. Get up, Dad. (Light Boxes)””
About This Quote
Source Song: Light Boxes by Shane Jones, 2022
A surreal, emotive expression of longing, fear, and hope, using vivid imagery to convey personal struggle and desire for connection.
In simple terms: Emotional yearning with strange images.
Key Takeaway
Embrace vulnerability and seek support.
Themes
loneliness
hope
surrealism
family
healing
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
introspective
Type
poetic
lyapeutic
artistic
When to use this quote
- grieving a parent
- creative writing
- mental health coping
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the horse symbolize for you?
- How can you turn surreal thoughts into actionable steps?
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