The moon went slowly down in loveliness; she departed into…
““The moon went slowly down in loveliness; she departed into the depth of the horizon, and long veil-like shadows crept up the sky through which the stars appeared. Soon, however, they too began to pale before a splendour in the east, and the advent of the dawn declared itself in the newborn blue of heaven. Quieter and yet more quiet grew the sea, quiet as the soft mist that brooded on her bosom, and covered up her troubling, as in our tempestuous life the transitory wreaths of sleep brook upon a pain-racked soul, causing it to forget its sorrow. From the east to the west sped those angels of the Dawn, from sea to sea, from mountain-top to mountain-top, scattering light from breast and wing. On they sped out of the darkness, perfect, glorious; on, over the quiet sea, over the low coast-line, and the swamps beyond, and the mountains above them; over those who slept in peace and those who woke in sorrow; over the evil and the good; over the living and the dead; over the wide world and all that breathes or as breathed thereon.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage of dawn symbolizes hope and renewal, contrasting darkness with light, and reflects on life's fleeting sorrows.
In simple terms: Dawn brings hope after night.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new beginnings.
Themes
hope
renewal
light
transience
Mood
melancholic
uplifting
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- morning routines
- grief counseling
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
metaphor
nature symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find hope after loss?
- What rituals mark your personal dawn?
A Different Perspective
Light may not erase deep pain instantly.