Firsts Quote by Ted Kooser
“When she left me I stood out in the thunderstorm, hoping to be destroyed by lightning. It missed, first left, then right.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Thunderstorm, 1995
The speaker feels abandoned, yearning for destruction, but the storm passes harmlessly.
In simple terms: Desire for an end to pain, but relief comes unexpectedly.
Find peace in the storm’s passing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- breakup recovery
- mental health crisis
- stormy emotions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the storm symbolize for you?
- How can you seek healing without harm?
May romanticize self-destruction.