Acid Quote by Sylvia Plath
“I am terrified by this dark thing That sleeps in me; All day I feel its soft, feathery turnings, its malignity. Clouds pass and disperse. Are those the faces of love, those pale irretrievables? Is it for such I agitate my heart? I am incapable of more knowledge. What is this, this face So murderous in its strangle of branches? - Its snaky acids kiss. It petrifies the will. These are the isolate, slow faults That kill, that kill, that kill.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished manuscript, 1960s
The speaker confronts an inner darkness that feels both alluring and terrifying, questioning whether love and pain are intertwined, and fearing the loss of control.
In simple terms: Inner darkness feels both scary and seductive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and explore your inner turmoil.
Themes
psychology
existential dread
artistic expression
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy sessions
- nighttime introspection
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
shadow self
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this darkness represent for you?
- How can you transform fear into creative energy?
A Different Perspective
The poetic language may obscure practical coping strategies.
