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“And if sun comes / How shall we greet him? / Shall we not dread him, / Shall we not fear him / After so lengthy a / Session with shade?” quote by Gwendolyn Brooks
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“And if sun comes / How shall we greet him? / Shall we not dread him, / Shall we not fear him / After so lengthy a / Session with shade?”

Gwendolyn Brooks

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 questions how to respond to the sun after a long period in darkness, weighing awe and fear.

In simple terms: After darkness, we wonder how to greet light.

Key Takeaway

Approach new beginnings with curiosity, not fear.

Themes

sun light darkness transition fear

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • morning routines
  • career changes
  • spiritual awakenings
  • creative endeavors

Key Concepts

mythology psychology nature symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you greet new opportunities after hardship?
  • What fears arise when confronting the unknown?
A Different Perspective

Fear may paralyze action.

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