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…Let all lights but yours be nothing to me. Let the memory…

“…Let all lights but yours be nothing to me. Let the memory of tongues not unnerve me so that I stumble or quake. But lead me at times beside the still waters; There when I crouch to drink let me catch a glimpse of your image Before it is obscured with my own…” quote by W.S. Merwin
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““…Let all lights but yours be nothing to me. Let the memory of tongues not unnerve me so that I stumble or quake. But lead me at times beside the still waters; There when I crouch to drink let me catch a glimpse of your image Before it is obscured with my own…””

W.S. Merwin

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker seeks guidance from a steadfast inner light, yearning for clarity and calm amidst confusion and fear.

In simple terms: Seek steady inner light for calm amid confusion.

Key Takeaway

Trust your inner guide.

Themes

spirituality inner peace clarity

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • personal crisis
  • decision making
  • creative work

Key Concepts

mindfulness resilience self‑guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify your inner light?
  • What practices help maintain calm?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly abstract for practical guidance.

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