--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Though sands be black and bitter black…" description: "\"Though sands be black and bitter black the sea, Night lie before me and behind me night, And God within far Heaven refuse to light The consolation of t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/madison-cawein-34575_behinds_though-sands-be-black-and-bitter-black-t_540015.png" --- # Though sands be black and bitter black the sea, Night lie… ![“Though sands be black and bitter black the sea, Night lie before me and behind me night, And God within far Heaven refuse to light The consolation of the dawn for me,-- Between the shadowy burns of Heaven and Hell, It is enough love leaves my soul to dwell With memory.” quote by Madison Cawein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/madison-cawein-34575_behinds_though-sands-be-black-and-bitter-black-t_540015.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/madison-cawein-34575_behinds_though-sands-be-black-and-bitter-black-t_540015.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ce0/madison-cawein-34575_behinds_though-sands-be-black-and-bitter-black-t_540015.png) > “Though sands be black and bitter black the sea, Night lie before me and behind me night, And God within far Heaven refuse to light The consolation of the dawn for me,-- Between the shadowy burns of Heaven and Hell, It is enough love leaves my soul to dwell With memory.” [Madison Cawein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/madison-cawein/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The poet finds solace in love and memory amidst darkness, suggesting spiritual comfort despite suffering. **In simple terms:** Love and memory provide comfort in darkness. Key Takeaway Seek love and memory for peace. Themes spirituality love memory darkness comfort Mood melancholic hopeful Type poetic inspirational When to use this quote - grief counseling - nighttime reflection - creative writing - meditation sessions Key Concepts existential solace inner light emotional resilience Questions to Reflect On - How does love transform suffering? - Can memory replace hope? 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