Detached gibbous moonlight, Befalls me, Lying still on a…
““Detached gibbous moonlight, Befalls me, Lying still on a sandy hill, In a place far from home. Home, where your warm hands, Once embraced me, Where you suckled me at birth, And kissed me goodnight, Where I once played as a child. Now bereft and solitary, I lie still far away, In a foreign field of sand, They'll bring me home To you soon, To lay me down In an earthen chamber, Beneath a green patch, Close to you, so close, Far from the guns of war.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A distant, war‑torn landscape evokes longing for home, safety, and peace.
In simple terms: War creates longing for home and peace.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace, cherish home.
Themes
war
homecoming
longing
peace
memory
Mood
nostalgic
somber
Type
poetry
reflection
When to use this quote
- veteran support
- peace activism
- memoir writing
Key Concepts
psychology
poetry
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does home mean to you?
- How can you support those displaced by war?
A Different Perspective
The imagery may romanticize conflict.