Only--but this is rare-- When a beloved hand is laid in…
“Only--but this is rare-- When a beloved hand is laid in ours, When, jaded with the rush and glare Of the interminable hours, Our eyes can in another's eyes read clear, When our world-deafen'd ear Is by the tones of a loved voice caress'd-- A bolt is shot back somewhere in our breast, And a lost pulse of feeling stirs again. The eye sinks inward, and the heart lies plain, And what we mean, we say, and what we would, we know. A man becomes aware of his life's flow, And hears its winding murmur; and he sees The meadows where it glides, the sun, the breeze.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A deep connection with a loved one awakens inner awareness and restores emotional vitality.
In simple terms: Love revives our inner sense of purpose.
Key Takeaway
Cherish close bonds to feel alive.
Themes
love
connection
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- intimate conversations
- reuniting with loved ones
- reflective moments
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
emotional resonance
inner awakening
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intimacy reshape your perception of self?
- What moments awaken your inner voice?
A Different Perspective
May not capture the full complexity of grief or loss.