I am a member of the Muskogee people. I'm a poet, a musician, a dreamer of sorts, a questioner. Like everyone else, I'm looking for answers of some sort or the other.
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In Isleta the rainbow was a crack in the universe. We saw the barest of all life that is possible. Bright horses rolled over and over the dusking sky.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the beauty and fragility of life through vivid imagery of nature and the cosmos.
Joy Harjo's quote evokes a sense of wonder at the interplay between the earthly and the cosmic, suggesting that the sight of a rainbow signifies a glimpse into the deeper truths of existence. The mention of 'bright horses' and the 'dusking sky' paints a picture of ephemeral beauty and the transient nature of life, encouraging us to appreciate the world around us.
Themes
RainbowNatureLifeBeautyCosmos
In practice
Example use cases
During a nature-themed writing workshop, this quote can inspire participants to connect with the natural world.
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You just go where poetry is, whether it's in your heart or your mind or in books or in places where there's live poetry or recordings.
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