Dear mother Quote by Brian Jacques
““Tis a far cry from home for a poor lonely thing, O'er the deeps and wild waters of seas, Where you can't hear your dear mother's voice softly sing Like a breeze gently stirring the trees. Come home, little one, wander back here someday, I'll watch for you, each evening and morn, Through all the long season 'til I'm old and grey As the frost on the hedges at dawn. There's a lantern that shines in my window at night, I have long kept it burning for you, It glows through the dark, like a clear guiding light, And I know someday you'll see it, too. So hasten back, little one, or I will soon be gone, No more to see your dear face, But I know that I'll feel your tears fall one by one, On the flowers o'er my resting place.””
About This Quote
Source Song/Poem: Original composition, 2020
A parent longs for a child’s return, offering steadfast guidance and hope despite aging and loss.
In simple terms: Parent waits, guides, and hopes for child’s return.
Key Takeaway
Offer unwavering support and hope.
Themes
parenthood
longing
guidance
age
hope
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- family reunions
- elder care
- grieving processes
Key Concepts
love
faithfulness
endurance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the lantern symbolize?
- How do you sustain hope over long separations?
A Different Perspective
Hope may not guarantee reunion.
