Quote by Ada Limon
All night I dreamt of bonfires and burn piles and ghosts of men, and spirits behind those birds of flame. I cannot tell anymore when a door opens or closes, I can only hear the frame saying, Walk through.
Summary
This quote portrays a dream-like state in which the speaker experiences intense imagery and confusion. The dreams revolve around elements such as bonfires, burn piles, and ghosts, symbolizing the presence of past experiences and unresolved emotions. The speaker expresses a sense of disorientation, suggesting an inability to distinguish between beginnings and endings. Instead, they rely on the symbolic language of the frame, urging them to move forward and embrace new opportunities, even though they may struggle to identify them clearly.
By Ada Limon