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“We wake and whisper awhile, But, the day gone by, Silence and sleep like fields Of amaranth lie.” quote by Walter de La Mare
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“We wake and whisper awhile, But, the day gone by, Silence and sleep like fields Of amaranth lie.”

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 quiet reflection on how day passes unnoticed, likening sleep to dormant fields of amaranth.

In simple terms: Days slip by unnoticed, sleep like quiet fields.

Key Takeaway

Notice the quiet moments.

Themes

time silence nature

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

poetic reflective

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • nighttime reflection
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

mindfulness impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you experience quiet moments?
  • What does “amaranth” symbolize for you?
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