By death the moon was gathered in Long ago, ah long ago…
“By death the moon was gathered in Long ago, ah long ago; Yet still the silver corpse must spin And with another's light must glow. Her frozen mountains must forget Their primal hot volcanic breath, Doomed to revolve for ages yet, Void amphitheatres of death. And all about the cosmic sky, The black that lies beyond our blue, Dead stars innumerable lie, And stars of red and angry hue Not dead but doomed to die.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Reflects on cosmic cycles of death and rebirth, using celestial imagery to convey inevitability.
In simple terms: Stars die, cycles repeat.
Key Takeaway
Accept cosmic impermanence.
Themes
cosmology
mortality
philosophy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- astronomy lectures
- philosophical discussions
- artistic inspiration
- meditation practices
Key Concepts
life cycles
universal decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing cosmic cycles affect daily life?
- What comfort can be found in impermanence?
A Different Perspective
May induce existential dread.