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“I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day. What hours, O what black hours we have spent This night!” quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
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“I wake and feel the fell of dark, not day. What hours, O what black hours we have spent This night!”

Gerard Manley Hopkins

About This Quote

He laments the darkness of night, feeling its oppressive weight compared to daylight.

In simple terms: Night feels heavy and oppressive.

Key Takeaway

Find ways to bring light into dark moments.

Themes

darkness melancholy time

Mood

somber contemplative

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • night shifts
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

poetry emotional landscape nightfall

Questions to Reflect On

  • What brings you comfort in darkness?
  • How does night influence your creativity?
A Different Perspective

Darkness can also inspire introspection.

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