Band Quote by Shel Silverstein
““There is a place where the sidewalk ends And before the street begins, And there the grass grows soft and white, And there the sun burns crimson bright, And there the moon-bird rests from his flight To cool in the peppermint wind. Let us leave this place where the smoke blows black And the dark street winds and bends. Past the pits where the asphalt flowers grow We shall walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And watch where the chalk-white arrows go To the place where the sidewalk ends. Yes we'll walk with a walk that is measured and slow, And we'll go where the chalk-white arrows go, For the children, they mark, and the children, they know The place where the sidewalk ends.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Where the Sidewalk Ends, Shel Silverstein, 1974
The poem invites readers to imagine a safe, imaginative realm beyond ordinary hardships, where innocence and wonder guide a gentle, purposeful journey.
In simple terms: Imagine a calm, hopeful place beyond everyday troubles.
Key Takeaway
Seek quiet, imaginative spaces.
Themes
imagination
childhood
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
calm
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- reading bedtime stories
- creative writing
- mindful walking
- stress relief
- teaching empathy
Key Concepts
poetry
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we bring this gentle imagination into daily life?
- What does “the sidewalk ends” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook real challenges by idealizing escape.
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