The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the…
“The day is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary; The vine still clings to the mouldering wall, But at every gust the dead leaves fall, And the day is dark and dreary. My life is cold, and dark, and dreary; It rains, and the wind is never weary; My thoughts still cling to the mouldering past, But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast, And the days are dark and dreary. Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem uses bleak weather as a metaphor for personal sorrow, urging perseverance, as hope persists behind suffering.
In simple terms: Even in dark times, hope remains hidden.
Key Takeaway
Endure hardship, look for hidden hope.
Themes
sorrow
hope
perseverance
nature
resilience
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
encouraging
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- Grief
- mental health
- creative writing
- therapy
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Metaphor of weather
inner turmoil
optimism
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal "storm" are you enduring?
- How can you find the "sun" in your current situation?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize suffering, ignoring practical solutions.