Half the night I waste in sighs, Half in dreams I sorrow…
“Half the night I waste in sighs, Half in dreams I sorrow after The delight of early skies; In a wakeful dose I sorrow For the hand, the lips, the eyes, For the meeting of the morrow, The delight of happy laughter, The delight of low replies.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poet contrasts night’s sighs and dreams with moments of joy, longing for connection and future happiness.
In simple terms: Night brings sorrow and longing, but also hope for joyful moments.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hope despite nightly doubts.
Themes
longing
joy
hope
night
dreams
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
lyetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- nighttime meditation
Key Concepts
emotional duality
temporal contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments bring you joy after a night of doubt?
- How do you balance sorrow and hope?
A Different Perspective
May be overly melancholic for some readers.