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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A story matrix connects all of us._x000D_ There are rules, processes, and circles of responsibility in this world. And the story begins exactly where it is supposed to begin. We cannot skip any part.
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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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Bottom line, I have to follow what my soul says, or my spirit. And my spirit said that poetry and the arts should be without borders, should be without political borders.
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I don't like this romanticization of Indian people in which Indian people are looked at as spiritual saviors, as people who have always taken care of the land. We're human beings. But I think different cultures have developed different aspects of humanness.
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