Stephen Crane

Walking in the Sky

Walking in the Sky - meaning Summary

A Brief Spiritual Encounter

A short narrative about a man who meets a radiant, spiritual figure while "walking in the sky." He immediately responds with reverence, assuming the figure is his lord, but the spirit does not recognize him. The poem sketches a moment of misrecognition and failed communion, suggesting themes of mistaken identity, spiritual longing, and isolation. Its brevity leaves the encounter ambiguous and prompts questions about authority and belonging.

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Walking in the sky, A man in strange black garb Encountered a radiant form. Then his steps were eager; Bowed he devoutly. "My Lord," said he. But the spirit knew him not.

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