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Night's bewitching hand Slams the door- in my face and…

“Night's bewitching hand Slams the door- in my face and that of sorrow. No matter how hard I try, It only mocks me. All that I designed in daytime, Night came and smeared with smoke. All that I imagined at night, Day came and erased outright.” quote by Sohrab Sepehri
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““Night's bewitching hand Slams the door- in my face and that of sorrow. No matter how hard I try, It only mocks me. All that I designed in daytime, Night came and smeared with smoke. All that I imagined at night, Day came and erased outright.””

Sohrab Sepehri

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 contrasts night’s destructive, mocking force with day’s erasing power, highlighting the futility of human plans against uncontrollable forces.

In simple terms: Night and day undermine our efforts.

Key Takeaway

Accept limits and find inner resilience.

Themes

impermanence struggle creativity

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal setbacks
  • creative blocks
  • life planning

Key Concepts

existentialism nihilism human condition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when plans fail?
  • What can you control in chaotic moments?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overgeneralize natural cycles as hostile.

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