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Where the wave of moonlight glosses The dim gray sands…

“Where the wave of moonlight glosses The dim gray sands with light, Far off by furthest Rosses We foot it all the night, Weaving olden dances, Mingling hands and mingling glances Till the moon has taken flight; To and fro we leap And chase the frothy bubbles, While the world is full of troubles And…” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“Where the wave of moonlight glosses The dim gray sands with light, Far off by furthest Rosses We foot it all the night, Weaving olden dances, Mingling hands and mingling glances Till the moon has taken flight; To and fro we leap And chase the frothy bubbles, While the world is full of troubles And is anxious in its sleep. . . .”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

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

A lyrical meditation on nocturnal wonder, juxtaposing the serene, rhythmic dance of moonlit waves with the underlying anxieties of human existence.

In simple terms: Moonlit sea as a calm amid turmoil

Key Takeaway

Find peace in nature’s rhythm

Themes

nature tranquility anxiety night movement reflection

Mood

contemplative melancholic hopeful

Type

poetic descriptive lyrical

When to use this quote

  • stargazing by the sea
  • nighttime contemplation
  • creative writing
  • meditative walking
  • seeking calm during stress

Key Concepts

moonlight waves dance human emotion

Practical Applications

  • poetry composition
  • mindfulness practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does the imagery of the sea influence your perception of personal worries?
  • What personal rituals help you align with natural cycles?
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