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I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day. What hours, O…

“I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day. What hours, O what black hours we have spent This night!” quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
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“I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day. What hours, O what black hours we have spent This night!”

Gerard Manley Hopkins

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He laments the darkness of night, feeling its oppressive weight compared to daylight.

In simple terms: Night feels heavy and oppressive.

Key Takeaway

Find ways to bring light into dark moments.

Themes

darkness melancholy time

Mood

somber contemplative

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • night shifts
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

poetry emotional landscape nightfall

Questions to Reflect On

  • What brings you comfort in darkness?
  • How does night influence your creativity?
A Different Perspective

Darkness can also inspire introspection.

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