Breathe Quote by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
“Breathe slumbrous music round me, sweet and slow,To honied phrases set!Into the land of dreams I long to go.Bid me forget!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Breathe slumbrous music” (1904) by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge
A yearning for escape into a dreamy, soothing realm, pleading to forget reality.
In simple terms: Desires escape into a soothing dream.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself restorative imagination.
Themes
escape
dreams
longing
tranquility
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- creative writing
- meditation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
romanticism
psycho‑aesthetics
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What dreams help you heal?
- When is it healthy to forget reality?
A Different Perspective
Escapism can avoid confronting necessary issues.
