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Hush hush Quote by Carol Goodman

“Hush, hush, my bonnie sweet lamb. Tho’ my ship must sail in the morning, I will be with you When the salt spray fans the shore, I will be with you When the wind blows the heather, I will be with you when the dove sings her song, Sing ba la loo laddie, sing ba la loo dear Hush, hush, my bonnie…” quote by Carol Goodman
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““Hush, hush, my bonnie sweet lamb. Tho’ my ship must sail in the morning, I will be with you When the salt spray fans the shore, I will be with you When the wind blows the heather, I will be with you when the dove sings her song, Sing ba la loo laddie, sing ba la loo dear Hush, hush, my bonnie sweet lamb.””

Carol Goodman

About This Quote

Source Song: Traditional Scottish lullaby, author unknown

A tender promise of reunion and comfort despite separation, expressing love that transcends distance and time.

In simple terms: Love promises comfort across distance.

Key Takeaway

Cherish loved ones even when apart.

Themes

love comfort separation reunion

Mood

gentle hopeful reassuring

Type

poetic lyullaby affectionate

When to use this quote

  • long distance relationships
  • military deployment
  • family separation
  • travel
  • parenting

Key Concepts

faithfulness longing reassurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay emotionally present when physically apart?
  • What rituals help you feel connected across distance?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the pain of actual separation and longing.

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