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Come, evening, once again, season of peace; Return, sweet…

“Come, evening, once again, season of peace; Return, sweet evening, and continue long! Methinks I see thee in the streaky west, With matron step, slow moving, while the night Treads on thy sweeping train; one hand employ'd In letting fall the curtain of repose On bird and beast, the other charged…” quote by William Cowper
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“Come, evening, once again, season of peace; Return, sweet evening, and continue long! Methinks I see thee in the streaky west, With matron step, slow moving, while the night Treads on thy sweeping train; one hand employ'd In letting fall the curtain of repose On bird and beast, the other charged for man With sweet oblivion of the cares of day.”

William Cowper

About This Quote

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

The poet longs for evening’s calm to bring peace to all, soothing both nature and humanity with rest.

In simple terms: Evening brings peace for all.

Key Takeaway

Seek calm at day’s end.

Themes

peace nature rest humanity

Mood

calm reflective

Type

poetic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • evening walks
  • meditation
  • stress relief
  • sleep routine

Key Concepts

tranquility balance time cycle

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create personal peace when external calm is absent?
  • What rituals help you transition from day to night?
A Different Perspective

Evening may not bring peace for everyone.

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