Black Quote by Yasunari Kawabata
“A poetess who had died young of cancer had said in one of her poems that for her, on sleepless nights, 'the night offers toads and black dogs and corpses of the drowned.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown collection, likely posthumous publication
The poet imagines night as a haunted landscape filled with unsettling symbols reflecting her illness and fear.
In simple terms: Night feels haunted by strange, dark images.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge fear and seek comfort.
Themes
mortality
illness
night
imagery
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- grieving
- nighttime anxiety
- creative expression
Key Concepts
existential dread
symbolism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you confront darkness in illness?
- What symbols help you process fear?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure personal reality.
