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Life by life and love by love We passed through the cycles…

“Life by life and love by love We passed through the cycles strange, And breath by breath and death by death We followed the chain of change. Till there came a time in the law of life When over the nursing sod The shadows broke and the soul awoke In a strange, dim dream of God.” quote by Langdon Smith
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“Life by life and love by love We passed through the cycles strange, And breath by breath and death by death We followed the chain of change. Till there came a time in the law of life When over the nursing sod The shadows broke and the soul awoke In a strange, dim dream of God.”

Langdon Smith

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 reflects on life's cyclical nature, linking breath, love, and death, culminating in a spiritual awakening.

In simple terms: Life repeats cycles ending in awakening.

Key Takeaway

Recognize cycles and seek awakening.

Themes

life cycles love death awakening

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief processing
  • creative writing
  • personal growth
  • rituals

Key Concepts

cyclical time spiritual rebirth existential reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cycles do you notice in your life?
  • How does awareness of cycles affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary; poetic language can be ambiguous.

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