Dark Quote by Edwin Arlington Robinson
““Dark hills at evening in the west, Where sunset hovers like a sound Of golden horns that sang to rest Old bones of warriors underground, Far now from all the bannered ways Where flash the legions of the sun, You fade--as if the last of days Were fading, and all wars were done.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Last of Days” (published 1915)
The poem reflects on the fading of war and the quiet after conflict, using sunset imagery as a metaphor for peace.
In simple terms: War ends, peace settles like sunset.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace after conflict.
Themes
war
peace
transience
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- post‑war societies
- historical reflection
- personal healing
Key Concepts
impermanence
memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize the end of a struggle?
- What symbols represent peace for you?
A Different Perspective
Peace may be fragile and temporary.
