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“A bracelet of bright hair about the bone, Will he not let us alone, And think that there a loving couple lies Who thought that this device might be some way To make their souls, at the last busy day, Meet at this grave, and make a little stay?” quote by John Donne
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“A bracelet of bright hair about the bone, Will he not let us alone, And think that there a loving couple lies Who thought that this device might be some way To make their souls, at the last busy day, Meet at this grave, and make a little stay?”

John Donne

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 imagines a symbolic device that reunites lovers' souls after death, offering a brief reunion.

In simple terms: A device reunites souls after death.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting connection beyond life.

Themes

love mortality spiritual yearning

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • memorial services
  • legacy projects
  • artistic expression

Key Concepts

afterlife soul connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we honor loved ones after they die?
  • Can art bridge the gap between life and death?
A Different Perspective

Such reunions are imagined, not literal.

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