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“A face peered. All the grey night In chaos of vacancy shone; Nought but vast Sorrow was there The sweet cheat gone.” quote by Walter de La Mare
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“A face peered. All the grey night In chaos of vacancy shone; Nought but vast Sorrow was there The sweet cheat gone.”

Walter de La Mare

About This Quote

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

A solitary figure confronts darkness, sorrow, and loss, reflecting deep melancholy.

In simple terms: Darkness brings sorrow and loss.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and process deep sorrow.

Themes

loneliness grief night

Mood

somber reflective

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

poetry emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What helps you cope with deep grief?
  • How does darkness inspire creativity?
A Different Perspective

Sorrow can be overwhelming.

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