Ashamed Quote by Robert Graves
“Haunted Gulp down your wine, old friends of mine, Roar through the darkness, stamp and sing And lay ghost hands on everything, But leave the noonday's warm sunshine To living lads for mirth and wine. I met you suddenly down the street, Strangers assume your phantom faces, You grin at me from daylight places, Dead, long dead, I'm ashamed to greet Dead men down the morning street.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Haunted Gulp,” Robert Graves, 1945
The poem juxtaposes darkness and light, reflecting on mortality, memory, and the fleeting nature of joy amidst haunting experiences.
In simple terms: Darkness and light contrast; life’s fleeting joy.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments despite darkness.
Themes
mortality
memory
joy
Mood
melancholic
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- celebrations
- nighttime reflections
- artistic creation
Key Concepts
existentialism
poetic imagery
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- Which line resonates most with you?
- How do you find joy in dark times?
A Different Perspective
The abstract language may obscure clear meaning for some readers.
