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Bosoms Quote by George Meredith

“Sunrays, leaning on our southern hills and lighting Wild cloud-mountains that drag the hills along, Oft ends the day of your shifting brilliant laughter Chill as a dull face frowning on a song. Ay, but shows the South-west a ripple-feathered bosom Blown to silver while the clouds are shaken and…” quote by George Meredith
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“Sunrays, leaning on our southern hills and lighting Wild cloud-mountains that drag the hills along, Oft ends the day of your shifting brilliant laughter Chill as a dull face frowning on a song. Ay, but shows the South-west a ripple-feathered bosom Blown to silver while the clouds are shaken and ascend Scaling the mid-heavens as they stream, there comes a sunset Rich, deep like love in beauty without end.”

George Meredith

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Sunrays" from The Poems of George Meredith, 1865

The poem celebrates the transformative beauty of sunset, likening it to love’s endless, radiant depth.

In simple terms: Sunset is beautiful and feels like endless love.

Key Takeaway

Savor fleeting moments of natural beauty.

Themes

nature beauty love transience inspiration

Mood

peaceful uplifting

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • sunset watching
  • poetry reading
  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • visual art

Key Concepts

romanticism imagery symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does a sunset evoke in you?
  • How can natural beauty inspire personal growth?
A Different Perspective

The vivid description may idealize nature, overlooking its harsher realities.

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