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“Alas, day, you brought light, You trailed splendour You showed us god: I salute you, most precious one, But I go to a new place, Another life.” quote by Hilda Doolittle
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“Alas, day, you brought light, You trailed splendour You showed us god: I salute you, most precious one, But I go to a new place, Another life.”

Hilda Doolittle

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 honors a beloved, describing her as a divine light, then prepares to leave for a new existence.

In simple terms: Honoring a beloved before moving on.

Key Takeaway

Cherish and transition gracefully.

Themes

love divinity departure transformation gratitude

Mood

melancholic reverent

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • farewells
  • rituals
  • personal transformation
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

poetry spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What rituals help ease a goodbye?
  • How does seeing someone as divine affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

Leaving may cause grief for both parties.

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