The moon is hidden behind a cloud... On the leaves is a…
“The moon is hidden behind a cloud... On the leaves is a sound of falling rain... No other sounds than these I hear; The hour of midnight must be near... So many ghosts, and forms of fright, Have started from their graves to-night, They have driven sleep from mine eyes away: I will go down to the chapel and pray.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker feels fear and restlessness at night, hearing rain and ghostly sounds, and seeks comfort through prayer in a chapel.
In simple terms: Night fear drives the speaker to pray for peace.
Key Takeaway
When fear rises, turn to a calming ritual.
Themes
fear
night
spirituality
Mood
anxious
contemplative
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- midnight solitude
- stormy night
- prayer in chapel
Key Concepts
existential dread
comfort seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What ritual calms your nighttime fear?
- How does nature amplify inner turmoil?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may not erase underlying anxieties.